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Seward, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68434

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

8,576
21/sq mi
$81,466
Median income
$271,900
Median home value
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seward pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68434 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68434 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 410.3 square miles in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska. The area is home to 8,576 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 68434 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68434 sits at $81,466 (6% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $37,099. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $271,900 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $1,035 per month, and 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68434 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Seward County, so you can benchmark 68434 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 68434

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68434.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 68434, Seward, 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

8,576

Population

410.3

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68434?

36.2

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$81,466

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$37,099

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68434 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,466 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,591

Total Housing Units

3,342

Occupied Units

249

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$271,900

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$1,035

Median Rent

1977

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68434 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 163
2021 +10.3% 179
2022 +16.4% 209
2023 +11.1% 232
2024 +1.8% 236

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 257 business establishments in ZIP 68434, employing approximately 4,202 people with a combined annual payroll of $195,609,000.

257

Businesses

4,202

Employees

$195.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 31 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 31 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 30 11.7%
Retail trade 28 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 26 10.1%
Finance and insurance 18 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 6.6%
Manufacturing 16 6.2%
Wholesale trade 15 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.1%
Information 6 2.3%
Educational services 6 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.2%

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 68434 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 68434 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68434 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 68434 ranks #3 of 5 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
68364 Goehner, NE 142 7.4 mi
68439 Staplehurst, NE 478 7.9 mi
68405 Milford, NE 3,257 10.2 mi
68314 Bee, NE 351 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Seward County

68405 standard
Milford, NE
Pop: 3,257
68456 standard
Utica, NE
Pop: 1,127
68313 standard
Beaver Crossing, NE
Pop: 900
68423 standard
Pleasant Dale, NE
Pop: 898
68360 standard
Garland, NE
Pop: 501
68439 standard
Staplehurst, NE
Pop: 478

Related Areas

Seward County Seward, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68434 in? ▼
ZIP code 68434 (Seward) 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 68434? ▼
ZIP code 68434 in Seward, NE has a population of 8,576 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68434? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68434 is $81,466, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68434? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68434 is $271,900, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68434? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68434 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68434? ▼
ZIP code 68434 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 4,202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68434? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68434 are: Construction (31), Health care and social assistance (31), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68434? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68434 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 68434? ▼
In ZIP code 68434, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% 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 68434? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68434 is 22.6 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 68434? ▼
In ZIP code 68434, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68434? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68434 is 8.0% 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 Seward, NE

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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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