Auburn, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68305
Nemaha County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,389
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,906
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68305 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68305 (Auburn, NE) rose +19.6% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 68305 covers 368.8 square miles in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,389 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68305 reports a modest median household income of $57,906 (24% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,876. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $125,400 (33% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $792; owner occupancy is 55.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nemaha County, so 68305 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 68305
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68305.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 68305, Auburn, 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
4,389
Population
368.8
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68305?
41.1
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
1.0%
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?
$57,906
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$36,876
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68305 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Auburn, 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)
$57,906 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
2,116housing units
2,116
Total Housing Units
1,869
Occupied Units
247
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,400
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$792
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 137 business establishments in ZIP 68305, employing approximately 1,189 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,997,000.
137
Businesses
1,189
Employees
$49.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 13.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 12 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Information | 3 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 68305 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68305
Auburn (68305)
4,389 residents
- 68421 1,107
Peru (68421)
1,107 residents
- 68320 369
Brock (68320)
369 residents
- 68442 313
Stella (68442)
313 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68305 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68305 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68442
Stella (68442)
$65,000 median income
- 68421
Peru (68421)
$61,600 median income
- 68305
Auburn (68305)
$57,906 median income
- 68320
Brock (68320)
$44,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68305 ranks #3 of 4 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 68305, 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 (4,389 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 68305 in?
ZIP code 68305 (Auburn) is located in Nemaha County, Nebraska. Nemaha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nemaha-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68305?
ZIP code 68305 in Auburn, NE has a population of 4,389 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68305?
The median household income in ZIP 68305 is $57,906, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68305?
The median home value in ZIP 68305 is $125,400, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68305?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68305 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68305?
ZIP code 68305 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 1,189 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68305?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68305 are: Health care and social assistance (22), Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68305?
In ZIP code 68305, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 68305?
In ZIP code 68305, approximately 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68305?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68305 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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