PlainZIP

Elmwood, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68349

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

1,098
8/sq mi
$76,369
Median income
$218,200
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elmwood pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68349 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68349 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elmwood, Cass County, Nebraska, home to just 1,098 residents across 130.7 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68349 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,369 (0% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $41,874. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.8%. Housing costs here run $218,200 for a typical home value (17% above the state average), with rent averaging $730 a month; 83.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 68349 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cass 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 68349

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elmwood, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68349.

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 68349, Elmwood, 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

1,098

Population

130.7

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68349?

40.6

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
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 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$76,369

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$41,874

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68349 ranks nationally

Elmwood, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,369 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

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

What does housing look like?

527

Total Housing Units

505

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$218,200

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$730

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 68349, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,283,000.

30

Businesses

130

Employees

$5.3M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 13.3%
Manufacturing 3 10.0%
Finance and insurance 3 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 10.0%

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 68349 vs 68407 →

ZIP 68349 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 68349 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 68349 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 68349 ranks #7 of 8 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
68407 Murdock, NE 747 6.4 mi
68304 Alvo, NE 330 6.1 mi
68454 Unadilla, NE 625 9.5 mi
68347 Eagle, NE 2,570 7.0 mi
68403 Manley, NE 206 9.3 mi
68418 Palmyra, NE 1,070 10.4 mi
68366 Greenwood, NE 1,047 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cass County

68048 standard
Plattsmouth, NE
Pop: 12,422
68347 standard
Eagle, NE
Pop: 2,570
68037 standard
Louisville, NE
Pop: 2,286
68463 standard
Weeping Water, NE
Pop: 1,517
68366 standard
Greenwood, NE
Pop: 1,047
68409 standard
Murray, NE
Pop: 807

Related Areas

Cass County Elmwood, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68349 in? ▼
ZIP code 68349 (Elmwood) is located in Cass County, Nebraska. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68349? ▼
ZIP code 68349 in Elmwood, NE has a population of 1,098 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68349? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68349 is $76,369, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68349? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68349 is $218,200, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68349? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68349 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68349? ▼
ZIP code 68349 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68349? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68349 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68349? ▼
In ZIP code 68349, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 68349? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68349 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68349? ▼
In ZIP code 68349, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68349? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68349 is 11.0% 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.