What to know about ZIP 68848
ZIP code 68848 covers ZIP 68848 with a population of about 4,239.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LINCOLN & HSTNGS - KRNY media market.
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ZIP Code 68848 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
4,239
Density
N/A
Median income
$71,556
-5% vs US avg
Home value
$196,900
-43% vs US avg
Median rent
$761
-35% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 68848
Income and economy in ZIP 68848
Median household income in ZIP 68848 is about $71,556 — about 5% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.4%; unemployment rate near 4.3%; 34.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (roughly in line with the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Healthcare, and Manufacturing; about 4.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.4 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 68848
Median home value is about $196,900 — about 43% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $761 (about 35% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 65.9% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 68848, a household would need roughly $54,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,265. That sits below the local median household income ($71,556), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.