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Ashland, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68003

Saunders County, Nebraska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,284
13/sq mi
$95,709
Median income
$306,500
Median home value
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ashland pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68003 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68003 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 322.1 square miles in Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska. The area is home to 4,284 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68003 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68003 sits at $95,709 (25% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $48,184. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $306,500 (64% above the state average) with median rent at $866 per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68003 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saunders County, so you can benchmark 68003 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 68003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68003.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68003, Ashland, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,284

Population

322.1

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68003?

40.9

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$95,709

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$48,184

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68003 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$95,709 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,448

Total Housing Units

2,115

Occupied Units

333

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$306,500

Median Home Value

+64% vs state

$866

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+15.3%

YoY Change (2024)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68003 have increased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 182
2021 +8.6% 198
2022 -7.1% 184
2023 +33.5% 246
2024 +15.3% 283

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 147 business establishments in ZIP 68003, employing approximately 1,111 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,971,000.

147

Businesses

1,111

Employees

$47.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 17.0%
Retail trade 22 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 19 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 14 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 10 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 4.8%
Finance and insurance 6 4.1%
Wholesale trade 5 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.7%
Manufacturing 3 2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 68003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68003 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68003 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68042 Memphis, NE 122 3.0 mi
68028 Gretna, NE 10,839 6.8 mi
68366 Greenwood, NE 1,047 7.7 mi
68033 Ithaca, NE 392 7.8 mi
68058 South Bend, NE 252 8.6 mi
68462 Waverly, NE 3,827 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Saunders County

68066 standard
Wahoo, NE
Pop: 5,640
68073 standard
Yutan, NE
Pop: 1,960
68017 standard
Ceresco, NE
Pop: 1,692
68065 standard
Valparaiso, NE
Pop: 1,510
68015 standard
Cedar Bluffs, NE
Pop: 1,151
68041 standard
Mead, NE
Pop: 955

Related Areas

Saunders County Ashland, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68003 in? ▼
ZIP code 68003 (Ashland) is located in Saunders County, Nebraska. Saunders County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saunders-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68003? ▼
ZIP code 68003 in Ashland, NE has a population of 4,284 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68003? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68003 is $95,709, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68003? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68003 is $306,500, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68003? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68003 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68003? ▼
ZIP code 68003 has 147 business establishments employing approximately 1,111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68003? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68003 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68003? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68003 increased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68003? ▼
In ZIP code 68003, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68003? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68003 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68003? ▼
In ZIP code 68003, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68003? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68003 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ashland, NE

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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