Hickman, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68372
Lancaster County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,827
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $114,420
- Median income Above-median income area
- $354,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hickman pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68372 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68372 (Hickman, NE) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.7 in 2023 to 246.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68372 covers 93.0 square miles in Hickman, Lancaster County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,827 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68372 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,420 (49% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,979. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.7% and unemployment is 1.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $354,100 (89% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 90.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 68372 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 68372
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hickman, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68372.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 68372, Hickman, 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
2,827
Population
93.0
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68372?
35.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.8%
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?
$114,420
Median Household Income
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$44,979
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68372 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Hickman, 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)
$114,420 Top 6% higher than 94% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,473housing units
1,473
Total Housing Units
1,443
Occupied Units
30
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$354,100
Median Home Value
+89% vs state ZIP avg
2003
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68372 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 180 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 198 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 220 |
| 2023 | +10.6% | 244 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 247 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 84 business establishments in ZIP 68372, employing approximately 320 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,304,000.
84
Businesses
320
Employees
$12.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 27.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.6% |
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 68372 vs 68358 →
ZIP 68372 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68516
Lincoln (68516)
38,956 residents
- 68512 11,659
Lincoln (68512)
11,659 residents
- 68526 4,800
Lincoln (68526)
4,800 residents
- 68372 2,827
Hickman (68372)
2,827 residents
- 68358 1,877
Firth (68358)
1,877 residents
- 68317 1,495
Bennet (68317)
1,495 residents
- 68301 1,466
Adams (68301)
1,466 residents
- 68430 1,402
Roca (68430)
1,402 residents
- 68404 902
Martell (68404)
902 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68372 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68372 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68430
Roca (68430)
$145,729 median income
- 68372
Hickman (68372)
$114,420 median income
- 68301
Adams (68301)
$114,408 median income
- 68526
Lincoln (68526)
$113,910 median income
- 68404
Martell (68404)
$112,643 median income
- 68358
Firth (68358)
$111,705 median income
- 68317
Bennet (68317)
$108,056 median income
- 68512
Lincoln (68512)
$104,448 median income
- 68516
Lincoln (68516)
$100,821 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68372 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68358 | Firth, NE | 1,877 | 5.3 mi |
| 68419 | Panama, NE | 256 | 4.9 mi |
| 68430 | Roca, NE | 1,402 | 5.2 mi |
| 68526 | Lincoln, NE | 4,800 | 8.6 mi |
| 68404 | Martell, NE | 902 | 7.7 mi |
| 68438 | Sprague, NE | 142 | 7.5 mi |
| 68317 | Bennet, NE | 1,495 | 6.7 mi |
| 68516 | Lincoln, NE | 38,956 | 9.0 mi |
| 68301 | Adams, NE | 1,466 | 10.7 mi |
| 68512 | Lincoln, NE | 11,659 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68372, 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 (2,827 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 68372 in?
ZIP code 68372 (Hickman) is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Lancaster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lancaster-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68372?
ZIP code 68372 in Hickman, NE has a population of 2,827 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68372?
The median household income in ZIP 68372 is $114,420, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68372?
The median home value in ZIP 68372 is $354,100, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68372?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68372 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68372?
ZIP code 68372 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 320 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68372?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68372 are: Construction (23), Health care and social assistance (10), Retail trade (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68372?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68372 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68372?
In ZIP code 68372, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.2% 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 68372?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68372 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68372?
In ZIP code 68372, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68372?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68372 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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