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 Low-density area
- $55,577
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd 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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Edward, Boone County, Nebraska, home to just 1,137 residents across 344.5 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68660 reports a modest median household income of $55,577 (27% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,526. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,500 (26% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $930; owner occupancy is 84.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Boone County, so 68660 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 68660
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Edward, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68660.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 68660, Saint Edward, 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
1,137
Population
344.5
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68660?
49.1
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
6.3%
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?
$55,577
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$31,526
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68660 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Saint Edward, 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)
$55,577 13th percentile higher than 13% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nebraska 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
452housing units
452
Total Housing Units
392
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,500
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 68660 vs 68640 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68640 | Genoa, NE | 1,613 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68660, 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 (1,137 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 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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