PlainZIP

Craig, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68019

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

550
3/sq mi
$57,656
Median income
$221,300
Median home value
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Craig pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68019 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68019 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Craig, Burt County, Nebraska, home to just 550 residents across 189.7 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68019 reports a modest median household income of $57,656 (25% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $34,503. Local economic indicators show a 20.3% poverty rate alongside 0.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $221,300 for a typical home value (18% above the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 82.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Burt County, so you can benchmark 68019 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68019, Craig, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

550

Population

189.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68019?

42.4

Median Age

65.8%

Male

34.2%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$57,656

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$34,503

Per Capita Income

20.3%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68019 ranks nationally

Craig, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,656 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 72.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

What does housing look like?

200

Total Housing Units

189

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$221,300

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 68019, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,000.

6

Businesses

10

Employees

$93K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 50.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68019 vs 68045 →

ZIP 68019 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 68019 ranks #3 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 68019 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 68019 ranks #4 of 4 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
68045 Oakland, NE 1,801 6.9 mi
68063 Uehling, NE 234 7.3 mi
68029 Herman, NE 899 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Burt County

68061 standard
Tekamah, NE
Pop: 2,504
68045 standard
Oakland, NE
Pop: 1,801
68038 standard
Lyons, NE
Pop: 1,280
68020 standard
Decatur, NE
Pop: 749

Related Areas

Burt County Craig, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68019 in? ▼
ZIP code 68019 (Craig) is located in Burt County, Nebraska. Burt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burt-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68019? ▼
ZIP code 68019 in Craig, NE has a population of 550 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68019? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68019 is $57,656, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68019? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68019 is $221,300, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68019? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68019 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68019? ▼
ZIP code 68019 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68019? ▼
In ZIP code 68019, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68019? ▼
In ZIP code 68019, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68019? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68019 is 20.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.