PlainZIP

Weeping Water, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68463

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

1,517
10/sq mi
$85,972
Median income
$199,500
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68463 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68463 covers 147.3 square miles in Weeping Water, Cass County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,517 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68463 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,972 (12% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $32,887. Poverty here runs at 7.9%, with unemployment measured at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $199,500 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,037 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cass County, letting you compare 68463 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 68463

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weeping Water, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68463.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68463, Weeping Water, 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

1,517

Population

147.3

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68463?

33.7

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
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?

$85,972

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$32,887

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68463 ranks nationally

Weeping Water, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,972 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

666

Total Housing Units

619

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$199,500

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$1,037

Median Rent

1965

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

-9.2%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68463 have decreased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.7% 150
2021 +16.5% 175
2022 +3.3% 181
2023 +19.4% 216
2024 -9.2% 196

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 40 business establishments in ZIP 68463, employing approximately 433 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,714,000.

40

Businesses

433

Employees

$34.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 17.5%
Transportation and warehousing 7 17.5%
Construction 4 10.0%
Finance and insurance 4 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 7.5%

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 68463 vs 68403 →

ZIP 68463 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 68463 ranks #2 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 68463 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 68463 ranks #4 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
68403 Manley, NE 206 3.6 mi
68307 Avoca, NE 515 5.9 mi
68037 Louisville, NE 2,286 7.6 mi
68413 Nehawka, NE 533 6.9 mi
68407 Murdock, NE 747 7.5 mi
68417 Otoe, NE 292 9.9 mi
68058 South Bend, NE 252 11.0 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
68349 standard
Elmwood, NE
Pop: 1,098
68366 standard
Greenwood, NE
Pop: 1,047
68409 standard
Murray, NE
Pop: 807

Related Areas

Cass County Weeping Water, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68463 in? ▼
ZIP code 68463 (Weeping Water) 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 68463? ▼
ZIP code 68463 in Weeping Water, NE has a population of 1,517 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68463? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68463 is $85,972, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68463? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68463 is $199,500, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68463? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68463 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68463? ▼
ZIP code 68463 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 433 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68463? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68463 are: Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (7), Construction (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68463? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68463 decreased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 68463? ▼
In ZIP code 68463, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 68463? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68463 is 23.5 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 68463? ▼
In ZIP code 68463, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68463? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68463 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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