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Diller, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68342

Jefferson County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

530
3/sq mi
$75,000
Median income
$131,300
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Diller pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68342 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68342 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Diller, Jefferson County, Nebraska, home to just 530 residents across 182.8 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68342 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,000 (2% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $37,598. Local economic indicators show a 7.6% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $131,300 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $500 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. To put 68342 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 68342

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Diller, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68342.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68342, Diller, 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

530

Population

182.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68342?

41.4

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$75,000

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$37,598

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68342 ranks nationally

Diller, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,000 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

226

Total Housing Units

212

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$131,300

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$500

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 68342, employing approximately 213 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,770,000.

16

Businesses

213

Employees

$11.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 25.0%
Manufacturing 4 25.0%
Wholesale trade 3 18.8%

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 68342 vs 68440 →

ZIP 68342 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 68342 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 68342 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 68342 ranks #2 of 5 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
68440 Steele City, NE 110 4.6 mi
68415 Odell, NE 649 7.0 mi
68377 Jansen, NE 425 8.8 mi
68350 Endicott, NE 216 8.0 mi
66946 Hollenberg, KS 126 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

68352 standard
Fairbury, NE
Pop: 5,222
68424 standard
Plymouth, NE
Pop: 730
68377 standard
Jansen, NE
Pop: 425
68338 standard
Daykin, NE
Pop: 324
68350 standard
Endicott, NE
Pop: 216
68440 standard
Steele City, NE
Pop: 110

Related Areas

Jefferson County Diller, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68342 in? ▼
ZIP code 68342 (Diller) is located in Jefferson County, Nebraska. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68342? ▼
ZIP code 68342 in Diller, NE has a population of 530 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68342? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68342 is $75,000, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68342? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68342 is $131,300, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68342? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68342 is White at 98.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68342? ▼
ZIP code 68342 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 213 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68342? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68342 are: Construction (4), Manufacturing (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68342? ▼
In ZIP code 68342, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 68342? ▼
In ZIP code 68342, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68342? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68342 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.