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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
$81,083
Median income
$234,000
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 68333 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 300.6 square miles in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. The area is home to 8,327 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 68333 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68333 sits at $81,083 (6% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $32,114. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $234,000 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $945 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68333 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saline County, so you can benchmark 68333 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 68333

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68333.

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 68333, Crete, 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

8,327

Population

300.6

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68333?

37.9

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

22.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%

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

$32,114

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68333 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$81,083 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,393

Total Housing Units

3,127

Occupied Units

266

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$234,000

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$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

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ZIP 68333 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68333 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68333 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68368 Hallam, NE 485 8.0 mi
68339 Denton, NE 1,311 8.8 mi
68465 Wilber, NE 2,404 9.9 mi
68328 Clatonia, NE 429 11.6 mi
68405 Milford, NE 3,257 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Saline County

68465 standard
Wilber, NE
Pop: 2,404
68359 standard
Friend, NE
Pop: 1,585
68343 standard
Dorchester, NE
Pop: 1,050
68341 standard
De Witt, NE
Pop: 1,041
68464 standard
Western, NE
Pop: 478
68453 standard
Tobias, NE
Pop: 304

Related Areas

Saline County Crete, NE Nebraska

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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Official Data Resources for Crete, NE

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

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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