ZIP Code 68318

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Blue Springs · Gage County · Nebraska

Population
526

4/sq mi

Median income
$65,179

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$69,400

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.2%

Median age 41.6

Land area
122.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 68318 in Blue Springs, Nebraska has a population of 526. The median household income is $65,179, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $69,400, 75% below the US average. 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 68318 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 122.3 square miles in Blue Springs, Gage County, Nebraska. The area is home to 526 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 68318 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68318 sits at $65,179 (15% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $23,630. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $69,400 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $1,109 per month, and 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68318 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gage County, so you can benchmark 68318 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 →

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 68318, Blue Springs, 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

526

Population

122.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68318?

41.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$65,179

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$23,630

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

What does housing look like?

262

Total Housing Units

201

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$69,400

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$1,109

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 68318, employing approximately 63 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,509,000.

7

Businesses

63

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
68466 Wymore, NE 1,861 5.8 mi
68309 Barneston, NE 121 7.5 mi
68310 Beatrice, NE 14,546 8.9 mi
68458 Virginia, NE 135 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68318 in?
ZIP code 68318 (Blue Springs) is located in Gage County, Nebraska. Gage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gage-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68318?
ZIP code 68318 in Blue Springs, NE has a population of 526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68318?
The median household income in ZIP 68318 is $65,179, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68318?
The median home value in ZIP 68318 is $69,400, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68318?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68318 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68318?
ZIP code 68318 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 63 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68318?
In ZIP code 68318, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 68318?
In ZIP code 68318, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68318?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68318 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Blue Springs, 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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