Saint Edward, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68660

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

1,137
3/sq mi
$55,577
Median income
$138,500
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Edward pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68660 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68660 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 344.5 square miles in Saint Edward, Boone County, Nebraska. The area is home to 1,137 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 68660 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68660 sits at $55,577 (27% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $31,526. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $138,500 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $930 per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68660 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 68660 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 68660

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68660.

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 68660, Saint Edward, 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

1,137

Population

344.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68660?

49.1

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$55,577

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$31,526

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68660 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,577 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

452

Total Housing Units

392

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$138,500

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$930

Median Rent

1943

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 68660, employing approximately 204 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,698,000.

22

Businesses

204

Employees

$9.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 5 22.7%
Retail trade 4 18.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 18.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.6%

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 Code City Population Distance
68640 Genoa, NE 1,613 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68660 in?
ZIP code 68660 (Saint Edward) is located in Boone County, Nebraska. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68660?
ZIP code 68660 in Saint Edward, NE has a population of 1,137 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68660?
The median household income in ZIP 68660 is $55,577, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68660?
The median home value in ZIP 68660 is $138,500, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68660?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68660 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68660?
ZIP code 68660 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 204 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68660?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68660 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68660?
In ZIP code 68660, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68660?
In ZIP code 68660, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68660?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68660 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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