ZIP Code 68321

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Brownville · Nemaha County · Nebraska

Population
311

4/sq mi

Median home value
$309,800

▲ 11% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
61.5%

Median age 47.3

Land area
72.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 68321 in Brownville, Nebraska has a population of 311. Median home value is $309,800, 11% above the US average. 61.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 68321 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.3 square miles in Brownville, Nemaha County, Nebraska. The area is home to 311 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 68321 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68321 sits at , while per-capita income is $46,414. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $309,800 (66% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68321 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nemaha County, so you can benchmark 68321 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 68321, Brownville, 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

311

Population

72.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68321?

47.3

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$46,414

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.5%

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

What does housing look like?

214

Total Housing Units

205

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$309,800

Median Home Value

+66% vs state

1975

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 68321, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,339,000.

7

Businesses

36

Employees

$3.3M

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68321 vs 68414 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
68414 Nemaha, NE 256 6.2 mi
64496 Watson, MO 154 6.7 mi
68421 Peru, NE 1,107 7.2 mi
64482 Rock Port, MO 2,101 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68321 in?
ZIP code 68321 (Brownville) 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 68321?
ZIP code 68321 in Brownville, NE has a population of 311 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68321?
The median home value in ZIP 68321 is $309,800, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68321?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68321 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68321?
ZIP code 68321 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68321?
In ZIP code 68321, 74.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.5% 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 68321?
In ZIP code 68321, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68321?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68321 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Brownville, NE

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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