Cortland, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68331
Gage County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 961
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $96,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $313,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cortland pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68331 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68331 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cortland, Gage County, Nebraska, home to just 961 residents across 129.9 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68331 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,250 (26% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,453. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 0.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $313,900 (68% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 93.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,075.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gage County, so 68331 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 68331
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cortland, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68331.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 68331, Cortland, 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
961
Population
129.9
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68331?
45.7
Median Age
57.5%
Male
42.5%
Female
0.2%
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?
$96,250
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$44,453
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68331 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Cortland, 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)
$96,250 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
414housing units
414
Total Housing Units
414
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$313,900
Median Home Value
+68% vs state ZIP avg
$1,075
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 68331, employing approximately 119 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,754,000.
25
Businesses
119
Employees
$4.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 28.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 24.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 16.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.0% |
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 68331 vs 68422 →
ZIP 68331 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68372
Hickman (68372)
2,827 residents
- 68358
Firth (68358)
1,877 residents
- 68331 961
Cortland (68331)
961 residents
- 68404 902
Martell (68404)
902 residents
- 68422 513
Pickrell (68422)
513 residents
- 68368 485
Hallam (68368)
485 residents
- 68328 429
Clatonia (68328)
429 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68331 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68331 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68372
Hickman (68372)
$114,420 median income
- 68404
Martell (68404)
$112,643 median income
- 68358
Firth (68358)
$111,705 median income
- 68368
Hallam (68368)
$110,375 median income
- 68331
Cortland (68331)
$96,250 median income
- 68422
Pickrell (68422)
$93,750 median income
- 68328
Clatonia (68328)
$66,719 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68331 ranks #5 of 7 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 68331, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Gage County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 68331 in?
ZIP code 68331 (Cortland) 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 68331?
ZIP code 68331 in Cortland, NE has a population of 961 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68331?
The median household income in ZIP 68331 is $96,250, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68331?
The median home value in ZIP 68331 is $313,900, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68331?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68331 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68331?
ZIP code 68331 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68331?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68331 are: Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (6), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68331?
In ZIP code 68331, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68331?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68331 is 36.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68331?
In ZIP code 68331, approximately 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68331?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68331 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 68331's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 68331 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Cortland, NE ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.