Wahoo, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68066
Saunders County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,640
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $101,438
- Median income Above-median income area
- $266,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wahoo pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68066 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68066 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska, home to 5,640 residents across 237.0 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68066 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,438 (32% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,082. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $266,900 (43% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 71.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $901.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saunders County, so 68066 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 68066
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wahoo, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68066.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 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 68066, Wahoo, 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
5,640
Population
237.0
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68066?
35.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.8%
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?
$101,438
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$43,082
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68066 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Wahoo, 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)
$101,438 Top 11% higher than 89% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,424housing units
2,424
Total Housing Units
2,223
Occupied Units
201
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$266,900
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$901
Median Rent
1971
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
-0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68066 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.3% | 173 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 195 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 225 |
| 2023 | +20.6% | 272 |
| 2024 | -0.5% | 271 |
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 216 business establishments in ZIP 68066, employing approximately 2,206 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,902,000.
216
Businesses
2,206
Employees
$106.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 23 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.8% |
| Information | 5 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.9% |
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 68066 vs 68018 →
ZIP 68066 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68066
Wahoo (68066)
5,640 residents
- 68017 1,692
Ceresco (68017)
1,692 residents
- 68041 955
Mead (68041)
955 residents
- 68018 516
Colon (68018)
516 residents
- 68033 392
Ithaca (68033)
392 residents
- 68040 369
Malmo (68040)
369 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68066 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68066 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68066
Wahoo (68066)
$101,438 median income
- 68018
Colon (68018)
$94,141 median income
- 68041
Mead (68041)
$74,000 median income
- 68017
Ceresco (68017)
$69,375 median income
- 68040
Malmo (68040)
$68,938 median income
- 68033
Ithaca (68033)
$64,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68066 ranks the highest of 6 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 68066, 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 (5,640 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 68066 in?
ZIP code 68066 (Wahoo) 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 68066?
ZIP code 68066 in Wahoo, NE has a population of 5,640 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68066?
The median household income in ZIP 68066 is $101,438, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68066?
The median home value in ZIP 68066 is $266,900, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68066?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68066 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68066?
ZIP code 68066 has 216 business establishments employing approximately 2,206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68066?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68066 are: Other services (except public administration) (31), Retail trade (30), Construction (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68066?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68066 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 68066?
In ZIP code 68066, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% 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 68066?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68066 is 22.2 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 68066?
In ZIP code 68066, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68066?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68066 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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