ZIP Code 68348

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Elk Creek · Johnson County · Nebraska

Population
256

3/sq mi

Median income
$71,597

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.9%

Median age 62.7

Land area
102.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 68348 in Elk Creek, Nebraska has a population of 256. The median household income is $71,597, which is 6% below the national average. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 68348 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.4 square miles in Elk Creek, Johnson County, Nebraska. The area is home to 256 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 68348 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68348 sits at $71,597 (7% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $41,609. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $275 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68348 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 68348 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 →

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 68348, Elk Creek, 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

256

Population

102.4

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68348?

62.7

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.1%
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 0.9%
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?

$71,597

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$41,609

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

171

Total Housing Units

142

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$275

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 68348, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,611,000.

7

Businesses

29

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 68348 vs 68450 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
68450 Tecumseh, NE 3,182 6.0 mi
68447 Table Rock, NE 464 7.7 mi
68441 Steinauer, NE 302 7.6 mi
68378 Johnson, NE 680 8.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68348 in?
ZIP code 68348 (Elk Creek) is located in Johnson County, Nebraska. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68348?
ZIP code 68348 in Elk Creek, NE has a population of 256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68348?
The median household income in ZIP 68348 is $71,597, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68348?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68348 is White at 99.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68348?
ZIP code 68348 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68348?
In ZIP code 68348, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 68348?
In ZIP code 68348, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68348?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68348 is 9.7% 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 Elk Creek, NE

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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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