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 Low-density area
- $51,362
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,390. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,700 (37% below the average Nebraska ZIP); owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Burt County, so 68038 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 68038?
43.5
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
2.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$34,390
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68038 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Lyons, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,362 8th percentile higher than 8% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nebraska 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
673housing units
673
Total Housing Units
635
Occupied Units
38
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,700
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 68045
Oakland (68045)
1,801 residents
- 68038
Lyons (68038)
1,280 residents
- 68055 341
Rosalie (68055)
341 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68038 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68038 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68045
Oakland (68045)
$75,893 median income
- 68055
Rosalie (68055)
$62,292 median income
- 68038
Lyons (68038)
$51,362 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68038, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,280 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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