ZIP Code 68305

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Auburn · Nemaha County · Nebraska

Population
4,389

12/sq mi

Median income
$57,906

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$125,400

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.8%

Median age 41.1

Land area
368.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 68305 in Auburn, Nebraska has a population of 4,389. The median household income is $57,906, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $125,400, 55% below the US average. 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 68305 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 368.8 square miles in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska. The area is home to 4,389 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68305 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68305 sits at $57,906 (24% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $36,876. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $125,400 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $792 per month, and 55.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68305 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nemaha County, so you can benchmark 68305 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 68305

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68305.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,389

Population

368.8

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68305?

41.1

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$57,906

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$36,876

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,116

Total Housing Units

1,869

Occupied Units

247

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.3%
Renter 44.7%

$125,400

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68305 vs 68442 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
68442 Stella, NE 313 9.9 mi
68320 Brock, NE 369 9.8 mi
68421 Peru, NE 1,107 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nemaha County

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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Official Data Resources for Auburn, NE

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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