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 Low-density area
- $85,972
- Median income Above-median income area
- $199,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68463 (Weeping Water, NE) fell -9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.2 in 2023 to 196.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,887. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $199,500 (7% above the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $1,037; 77.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cass County, so 68463 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 68463?
33.7
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$32,887
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68463 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Weeping Water, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,972 Top 26% higher than 74% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
666housing units
666
Total Housing Units
619
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,500
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 68037
Louisville (68037)
2,286 residents
- 68463
Weeping Water (68463)
1,517 residents
- 68407 747
Murdock (68407)
747 residents
- 68413 533
Nehawka (68413)
533 residents
- 68307 515
Avoca (68307)
515 residents
- 68417 292
Otoe (68417)
292 residents
- 68058 252
South Bend (68058)
252 residents
- 68403 206
Manley (68403)
206 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68463 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68463 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68058
South Bend (68058)
$138,281 median income
- 68037
Louisville (68037)
$107,839 median income
- 68407
Murdock (68407)
$99,773 median income
- 68463
Weeping Water (68463)
$85,972 median income
- 68413
Nehawka (68413)
$81,944 median income
- 68417
Otoe (68417)
$68,250 median income
- 68403
Manley (68403)
$65,000 median income
- 68307
Avoca (68307)
$61,250 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68463, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,517 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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