PlainZIP

Bellwood, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68624

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

1,062
6/sq mi
$69,167
Median income
$195,000
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68624 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68624 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bellwood, Butler County, Nebraska, home to just 1,062 residents across 180.0 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68624 reports a modest median household income of $69,167 (10% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $31,288. Poverty here runs at 8.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. Median home value sits at $195,000 (4% above the state average), median rent at $786 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 68624 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 68624, Bellwood, 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

1,062

Population

180.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68624?

45.1

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
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 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$69,167

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$31,288

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68624 ranks nationally

Bellwood, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,167 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

558

Total Housing Units

424

Occupied Units

134

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.2%
Renter 11.8%

$195,000

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$786

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 68624, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,620,000.

14

Businesses

37

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 28.6%

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 68624 vs 68632 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
68632 David City, NE 3,989 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Butler County

68632 standard
David City, NE
Pop: 3,989
68658 standard
Rising City, NE
Pop: 683
68626 standard
Brainard, NE
Pop: 614
68635 standard
Dwight, NE
Pop: 491
68669 standard
Ulysses, NE
Pop: 422
68036 standard
Linwood, NE
Pop: 402

Related Areas

Butler County Bellwood, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68624 in? ▼
ZIP code 68624 (Bellwood) is located in Butler County, Nebraska. Butler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/butler-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68624? ▼
ZIP code 68624 in Bellwood, NE has a population of 1,062 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68624? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68624 is $69,167, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68624? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68624 is $195,000, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68624? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68624 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68624? ▼
ZIP code 68624 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68624? ▼
In ZIP code 68624, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 68624? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68624 is 24.5 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 68624? ▼
In ZIP code 68624, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68624? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68624 is 8.2% 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.