Crete, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68333
Saline County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,327
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,083
- Median income Near-median income area
- $234,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crete pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68333 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 68333 (Crete, NE) rose +12.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.4 in 2023 to 271.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68333 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, home to 8,327 residents across 300.6 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68333 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,083 (6% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,114. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $234,000 (25% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 74.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $945.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saline County, so 68333 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 68333
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crete, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68333.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 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 68333, Crete, 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
8,327
Population
300.6
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68333?
37.9
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
22.2%
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?
$81,083
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$32,114
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68333 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Crete, 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)
$81,083 Top 35% higher than 65% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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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
3,393housing units
3,393
Total Housing Units
3,127
Occupied Units
266
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,000
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$945
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.1%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68333 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.1% | 172 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 192 |
| 2022 | +25.8% | 241 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 242 |
| 2024 | +12.1% | 272 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 203 business establishments in ZIP 68333, employing approximately 4,618 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,837,000.
203
Businesses
4,618
Employees
$248.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 19.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 22 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.5% |
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 68333 vs 68368 →
ZIP 68333 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68333
Crete (68333)
8,327 residents
- 68405 3,257
Milford (68405)
3,257 residents
- 68465 2,404
Wilber (68465)
2,404 residents
- 68339 1,311
Denton (68339)
1,311 residents
- 68368 485
Hallam (68368)
485 residents
- 68328 429
Clatonia (68328)
429 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68333 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68333 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68368
Hallam (68368)
$110,375 median income
- 68339
Denton (68339)
$101,146 median income
- 68465
Wilber (68465)
$91,964 median income
- 68333
Crete (68333)
$81,083 median income
- 68405
Milford (68405)
$75,250 median income
- 68328
Clatonia (68328)
$66,719 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68333 ranks #4 of 6 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 68333, 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 (8,327 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 68333 in?
ZIP code 68333 (Crete) is located in Saline County, Nebraska. Saline County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saline-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68333?
ZIP code 68333 in Crete, NE has a population of 8,327 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68333?
The median household income in ZIP 68333 is $81,083, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68333?
The median home value in ZIP 68333 is $234,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68333?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68333 is White at 60.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68333?
ZIP code 68333 has 203 business establishments employing approximately 4,618 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68333?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68333 are: Retail trade (39), Other services (except public administration) (23), Construction (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68333?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68333 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68333?
In ZIP code 68333, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 68333?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68333 is 18.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68333?
In ZIP code 68333, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68333?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68333 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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