Deshler, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68340
Thayer County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 992
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,458
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Deshler pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68340 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68340 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Deshler, Thayer County, Nebraska, home to just 992 residents across 162.6 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68340 reports a modest median household income of $61,458 (20% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,779. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,300 (31% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $688; owner occupancy is 78.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Thayer County, so 68340 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 68340
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Deshler, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68340.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 68340, Deshler, 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
992
Population
162.6
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68340?
41.0
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$61,458
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$30,779
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68340 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Deshler, 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)
$61,458 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
428housing units
428
Total Housing Units
369
Occupied Units
59
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,300
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$688
Median Rent
1951
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 68340, employing approximately 685 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,781,000.
33
Businesses
685
Employees
$33.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 21.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.1% |
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 68340 vs 68974 →
ZIP 68340 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68340
Deshler (68340)
992 residents
- 68335
Davenport (68335)
518 residents
- 68327 299
Chester (68327)
299 residents
- 68325 232
Byron (68325)
232 residents
- 68974 184
Ruskin (68974)
184 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68340 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68340 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68974
Ruskin (68974)
$79,643 median income
- 68325
Byron (68325)
$73,750 median income
- 68335
Davenport (68335)
$72,946 median income
- 68340
Deshler (68340)
$61,458 median income
- 68327
Chester (68327)
$55,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68340 ranks #4 of 5 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 68340, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 68340 in?
ZIP code 68340 (Deshler) is located in Thayer County, Nebraska. Thayer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/thayer-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68340?
ZIP code 68340 in Deshler, NE has a population of 992 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68340?
The median household income in ZIP 68340 is $61,458, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68340?
The median home value in ZIP 68340 is $128,300, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68340?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68340 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68340?
ZIP code 68340 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 685 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68340?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68340 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Manufacturing (5), Retail trade (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68340?
In ZIP code 68340, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 68340?
In ZIP code 68340, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68340?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68340 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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