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ZIP Code 68382

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

41
394/sq mi
$57,800
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lorton pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
394
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68382 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68382 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.1 square miles in Lorton, Otoe County, Nebraska. The area is home to 41 residents, producing a population density of 394 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 68382 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68382 sits at , while per-capita income is $44,949. The poverty rate stands at 20.8% and the unemployment rate at 34.9%. On housing, the median home value is $57,800 (69% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68382 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Otoe County, so you can benchmark 68382 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 68382, Lorton, 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

41

Population

0.1

Area (sq mi)

394

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68382?

54.6

Median Age

33.3%

Male

66.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$44,949

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

34.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

42

Total Housing Units

42

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$57,800

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

1995

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 68382 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 68382 ranks #7 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 Code City Population Distance
68448 Talmage, NE 399 3.2 mi
68346 Dunbar, NE 493 4.6 mi
68410 Nebraska City, NE 8,716 7.8 mi
68320 Brock, NE 369 8.5 mi
68417 Otoe, NE 292 10.2 mi
68329 Cook, NE 673 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68382 in?
ZIP code 68382 (Lorton) is located in Otoe County, Nebraska. Otoe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/otoe-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68382?
ZIP code 68382 in Lorton, NE has a population of 41 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68382?
The median home value in ZIP 68382 is $57,800, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68382?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68382 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68382?
In ZIP code 68382, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 68382?
In ZIP code 68382, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68382?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68382 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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