ZIP Code 68740 Demographics

Wayne County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68740 compared to county averages.

Total Population

821

↓ 91.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$81,176

↑ +25.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$210,600

↑ +19.5% vs county

Median Age

36.5 yrs

↓ +14.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68740 compares to Wayne County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68740 $81k Wayne $65k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68740 $211k Wayne $176k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

20.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

87.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,234

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68740 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$210,600
Down Payment (20%)$42,120
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,337P&I: $1065 | Tax: $211 | Ins: $61
Rent (Local Median)
$1,234
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $103/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68740, sorted by distance.

68790 6.4 mi away wayne county 68779 14.3 mi away stanton county 68768 16.1 mi away stanton county 68801 97.7 mi away hall county 68865 98.1 mi away hamilton county 68803 100.8 mi away hall county

About Wayne County

Wayne County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 9,701. The county's median household income is $64,951 and median home value is $176,200. ZIP code 68740 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Wayne County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.