PlainZIP

David City, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68632

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

3,989
10/sq mi
$70,242
Median income
$176,400
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68632 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68632 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 402.9 square miles in David City, Butler County, Nebraska. The area is home to 3,989 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 68632 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68632 sits at $70,242 (8% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $43,026. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $176,400 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $775 per month, and 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68632 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 68632 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 68632

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68632.

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 68632, David City, 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

3,989

Population

402.9

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68632?

36.4

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$70,242

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$43,026

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68632 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,242 47th percentile higher than 47% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,737

Total Housing Units

1,584

Occupied Units

153

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.5%
Renter 31.5%

$176,400

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1970

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

+19.4%

YoY Change (2024)

313

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+213%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68632 have increased 19.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 201
2021 +8.8% 219
2022 +15.4% 253
2023 +3.6% 262
2024 +19.4% 313

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 139 business establishments in ZIP 68632, employing approximately 1,633 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,105,000.

139

Businesses

1,633

Employees

$108.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 12.2%
Construction 16 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing 15 10.8%
Finance and insurance 14 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 13 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 11 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 7.2%
Wholesale trade 8 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.3%
Manufacturing 5 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.6%
Educational services 3 2.2%

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 68632 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 68632 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 68632 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 68632 ranks #2 of 3 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
68624 Bellwood, NE 1,062 9.0 mi
68626 Brainard, NE 614 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Butler County

68624 standard
Bellwood, NE
Pop: 1,062
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 David City, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68632 in? ▼
ZIP code 68632 (David City) 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 68632? ▼
ZIP code 68632 in David City, NE has a population of 3,989 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68632? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68632 is $70,242, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68632? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68632 is $176,400, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68632? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68632 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68632? ▼
ZIP code 68632 has 139 business establishments employing approximately 1,633 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68632? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68632 are: Retail trade (17), Construction (16), Transportation and warehousing (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68632? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68632 increased by 19.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. 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 68632? ▼
In ZIP code 68632, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 68632? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68632 is 19.9 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 68632? ▼
In ZIP code 68632, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68632? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68632 is 13.3% 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 David City, 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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