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Pleasant Dale, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68423

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

898
6/sq mi
$101,250
Median income
$301,700
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pleasant Dale pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68423 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68423 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 140.3 square miles in Pleasant Dale, Seward County, Nebraska. The area is home to 898 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 68423 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68423 sits at $101,250 (32% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $50,620. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $301,700 (61% above the state average) with median rent at $906 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68423 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Seward County, so you can benchmark 68423 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 68423, Pleasant Dale, 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

898

Population

140.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68423?

50.6

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$101,250

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$50,620

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68423 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,250 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

What does housing look like?

328

Total Housing Units

320

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$301,700

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$906

Median Rent

1967

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

+19.0%

YoY Change (2022)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68423 have increased 19.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +5.0% 177
2019 +7.0% 189
2020 -4.8% 180
2021 +9.4% 197
2022 +19.0% 235

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 68423, employing approximately 69 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,892,000.

19

Businesses

69

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 57.9%

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 68423 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 68423 ranks #6 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 68423 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 68423 ranks #3 of 8 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
68532 Lincoln, NE 493 5.8 mi
68360 Garland, NE 501 9.9 mi
68528 Lincoln, NE 6,285 7.0 mi
68339 Denton, NE 1,311 6.6 mi
68405 Milford, NE 3,257 6.8 mi
68402 Malcolm, NE 1,210 8.8 mi
68524 Lincoln, NE 5,983 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Seward County

68434 standard
Seward, NE
Pop: 8,576
68405 standard
Milford, NE
Pop: 3,257
68456 standard
Utica, NE
Pop: 1,127
68313 standard
Beaver Crossing, NE
Pop: 900
68360 standard
Garland, NE
Pop: 501
68439 standard
Staplehurst, NE
Pop: 478

Related Areas

Seward County Pleasant Dale, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68423 in? ▼
ZIP code 68423 (Pleasant Dale) is located in Seward County, Nebraska. Seward County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/seward-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68423? ▼
ZIP code 68423 in Pleasant Dale, NE has a population of 898 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68423? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68423 is $101,250, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68423? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68423 is $301,700, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68423? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68423 is White at 99.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68423? ▼
ZIP code 68423 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 69 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68423? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68423 increased by 19.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 68423? ▼
In ZIP code 68423, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 68423? ▼
In ZIP code 68423, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68423? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68423 is 4.2% 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 Pleasant Dale, NE

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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