PlainZIP

Manley, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68403

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

206
124/sq mi
$65,000
Median income
$162,500
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
124
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68403 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manley, Cass County, Nebraska, home to just 206 residents across 1.7 square miles, a density of 124 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68403 reports a modest median household income of $65,000 (15% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $36,216. Local economic indicators show a 15.5% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $162,500 (13% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cass County, so you can benchmark 68403 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 68403, Manley, 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

206

Population

1.7

Area (sq mi)

124

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68403?

38.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.0%
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 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$65,000

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$36,216

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68403 ranks nationally

Manley, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,000 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

88

Total Housing Units

88

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.2%
Renter 6.8%

$162,500

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 68403, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $500,000.

6

Businesses

12

Employees

$500K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 68403 vs 68463 →

ZIP 68403 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 68403 ranks #9 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 68403 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 68403 ranks #8 of 9 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
68463 Weeping Water, NE 1,517 3.6 mi
68407 Murdock, NE 747 5.1 mi
68037 Louisville, NE 2,286 5.0 mi
68059 Springfield, NE 3,158 10.1 mi
68307 Avoca, NE 515 9.2 mi
68058 South Bend, NE 252 7.4 mi
68016 Cedar Creek, NE 413 9.1 mi
68349 Elmwood, NE 1,098 9.3 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
68349 standard
Elmwood, NE
Pop: 1,098
68366 standard
Greenwood, NE
Pop: 1,047

Related Areas

Cass County Manley, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68403 in? ▼
ZIP code 68403 (Manley) 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 68403? ▼
ZIP code 68403 in Manley, NE has a population of 206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68403? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68403 is $65,000, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68403? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68403 is $162,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68403? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68403 is White at 99.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68403? ▼
ZIP code 68403 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68403? ▼
In ZIP code 68403, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 68403? ▼
In ZIP code 68403, approximately 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68403? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68403 is 15.5% 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.