Hebron, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68370
Thayer County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,075
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $125,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hebron pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68370 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68370 covers 441.5 square miles in Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,075 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68370 reports a modest median household income of $67,000 (13% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,866. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $125,300 (33% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $774; owner occupancy is 71.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Thayer County, so 68370 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 68370
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hebron, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68370.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 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 68370, Hebron, 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
2,075
Population
441.5
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68370?
48.9
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
1.4%
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?
$67,000
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$36,866
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68370 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Hebron, 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)
$67,000 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
949housing units
949
Total Housing Units
856
Occupied Units
93
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,300
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$774
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 93 business establishments in ZIP 68370, employing approximately 699 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,943,000.
93
Businesses
699
Employees
$33.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 11.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 3.2% |
| Information | 3 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.2% |
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 68370 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68370
Hebron (68370)
2,075 residents
- 68327 299
Chester (68327)
299 residents
- 68303 289
Alexandria (68303)
289 residents
- 68326 241
Carleton (68326)
241 residents
- 68315 129
Belvidere (68315)
129 residents
- 68375 121
Hubbell (68375)
121 residents
- 68362 46
Gilead (68362)
46 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68370 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68370 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68326
Carleton (68326)
$85,486 median income
- 68370
Hebron (68370)
$67,000 median income
- 68362
Gilead (68362)
$62,500 median income
- 68315
Belvidere (68315)
$61,023 median income
- 68303
Alexandria (68303)
$60,313 median income
- 68327
Chester (68327)
$55,750 median income
- 68375
Hubbell (68375)
$48,594 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68370 ranks #2 of 7 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 68370, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,075 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 68370 in?
ZIP code 68370 (Hebron) 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 68370?
ZIP code 68370 in Hebron, NE has a population of 2,075 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68370?
The median household income in ZIP 68370 is $67,000, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68370?
The median home value in ZIP 68370 is $125,300, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68370?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68370 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68370?
ZIP code 68370 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 699 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68370?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68370 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (11), Wholesale trade (10). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68370?
In ZIP code 68370, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 68370?
In ZIP code 68370, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68370?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68370 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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