PlainZIP

Lyons, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68038

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

1,280
5/sq mi
$51,362
Median income
$117,700
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lyons pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68038 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68038 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lyons, Burt County, Nebraska, home to just 1,280 residents across 256.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68038 reports a modest median household income of $51,362 (33% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $34,390. Local economic indicators show a 13.2% poverty rate alongside 1.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $117,700 (37% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Burt County, letting you compare 68038 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 68038

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lyons, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68038.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68038, Lyons, 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

1,280

Population

256.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68038?

43.5

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$51,362

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$34,390

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68038 ranks nationally

Lyons, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,362 16th percentile higher than 16% 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

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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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

673

Total Housing Units

635

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$117,700

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

1949

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 68038, employing approximately 172 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,058,000.

33

Businesses

172

Employees

$9.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 30.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 15.2%
Wholesale trade 4 12.1%
Retail trade 4 12.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 12.1%

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 68038 vs 68055 →

ZIP 68038 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 68038 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 68038 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 68038 ranks #3 of 3 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
68055 Rosalie, NE 341 7.4 mi
68045 Oakland, NE 1,801 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Burt County

68061 standard
Tekamah, NE
Pop: 2,504
68045 standard
Oakland, NE
Pop: 1,801
68020 standard
Decatur, NE
Pop: 749
68019 standard
Craig, NE
Pop: 550

Related Areas

Burt County Lyons, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68038 in? ▼
ZIP code 68038 (Lyons) 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 68038? ▼
ZIP code 68038 in Lyons, NE has a population of 1,280 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68038? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68038 is $51,362, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68038? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68038 is $117,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68038? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68038 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68038? ▼
ZIP code 68038 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 172 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68038? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68038 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (5), Wholesale trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68038? ▼
In ZIP code 68038, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 68038? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68038 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68038? ▼
In ZIP code 68038, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68038? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68038 is 13.2% 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.