ZIP Code 68381

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Liberty · Gage County · Nebraska

Population
249

2/sq mi

Median income
$74,583

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.5%

Median age 38.7

Land area
166.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 68381 in Liberty, Nebraska has a population of 249. The median household income is $74,583, which is 2% below the national average. 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 68381 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.0 square miles in Liberty, Gage County, Nebraska. The area is home to 249 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 68381 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68381 sits at $74,583 (3% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $47,613. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 68.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68381 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gage County, so you can benchmark 68381 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 68381, Liberty, 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

249

Population

166.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68381?

38.7

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
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 1.9%
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?

$74,583

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$47,613

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%

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

What does housing look like?

77

Total Housing Units

61

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
68309 Barneston, NE 121 4.9 mi
68323 Burchard, NE 315 6.7 mi
68458 Virginia, NE 135 10.4 mi
66518 Oketo, KS 189 8.5 mi
66541 Summerfield, KS 264 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68381 in?
ZIP code 68381 (Liberty) is located in Gage County, Nebraska. Gage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gage-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68381?
ZIP code 68381 in Liberty, NE has a population of 249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68381?
The median household income in ZIP 68381 is $74,583, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68381?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68381 is White at 98.1%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68381?
In ZIP code 68381, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 68381?
In ZIP code 68381, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68381?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68381 is 15.1% 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 Liberty, 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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