PlainZIP

Alvo, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68304

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

330
6/sq mi
$79,000
Median income
$300,000
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68304 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68304 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alvo, Cass County, Nebraska, home to just 330 residents across 56.9 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68304 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,000 (3% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $31,767. Poverty here runs at 3.4%, with unemployment measured at 1.8%. The typical home here is valued at $300,000 (60% above the state average); renters pay a median of $543 monthly, and 72.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is -. To put 68304 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cass County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 68304, Alvo, 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

330

Population

56.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68304?

34.9

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$79,000

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$31,767

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68304 ranks nationally

Alvo, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,000 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

173

Total Housing Units

166

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%

$300,000

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$543

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 68304, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,086,000.

9

Businesses

31

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 33.3%

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 68304 vs 68347 →

ZIP 68304 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 68304 ranks #8 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 68304 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 68304 ranks #7 of 8 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
68347 Eagle, NE 2,570 5.5 mi
68366 Greenwood, NE 1,047 7.0 mi
68349 Elmwood, NE 1,098 6.1 mi
68527 Lincoln, NE 696 7.2 mi
68407 Murdock, NE 747 7.1 mi
68462 Waverly, NE 3,827 8.5 mi
68461 Walton, NE 734 10.1 mi
68058 South Bend, NE 252 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cass County

68048 standard
Plattsmouth, NE
Pop: 12,422
68347 standard
Eagle, NE
Pop: 2,570
68037 standard
Louisville, NE
Pop: 2,286
68463 standard
Weeping Water, NE
Pop: 1,517
68349 standard
Elmwood, NE
Pop: 1,098
68366 standard
Greenwood, NE
Pop: 1,047

Related Areas

Cass County Alvo, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68304 in? ▼
ZIP code 68304 (Alvo) is located in Cass County, Nebraska. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68304? ▼
ZIP code 68304 in Alvo, NE has a population of 330 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68304? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68304 is $79,000, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68304? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68304 is $300,000, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68304? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68304 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68304? ▼
ZIP code 68304 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68304? ▼
In ZIP code 68304, 77.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 68304? ▼
In ZIP code 68304, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68304? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68304 is 3.4% 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.