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Butte, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68722

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

555
2/sq mi
$60,125
Median income
$68,600
Median home value
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Butte pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68722 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68722 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Butte, Boyd County, Nebraska, home to just 555 residents across 241.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68722 reports a modest median household income of $60,125 (22% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $37,872. Local economic indicators show a 14.0% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $68,600 (63% below the state average); renters pay a median of $613 monthly, and 87.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.3, and the average commute is -. To put 68722 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Boyd County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 68722, Butte, 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

555

Population

241.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68722?

61.3

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$60,125

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$37,872

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68722 ranks nationally

Butte, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,125 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 73.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.2%

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

What does housing look like?

225

Total Housing Units

169

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$68,600

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$613

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 68722, employing approximately 113 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,526,000.

13

Businesses

113

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 23.1%

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
57335 Fairfax, SD 244 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boyd County

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Spencer, NE
Pop: 774
68746 standard
Lynch, NE
Pop: 480
68755 standard
Naper, NE
Pop: 259
68719 standard
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Pop: 146

Related Areas

Boyd County Butte, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68722 in? ▼
ZIP code 68722 (Butte) is located in Boyd County, Nebraska. Boyd County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boyd-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68722? ▼
ZIP code 68722 in Butte, NE has a population of 555 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68722? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68722 is $60,125, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68722? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68722 is $68,600, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68722? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68722 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68722? ▼
ZIP code 68722 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68722? ▼
In ZIP code 68722, 73.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% 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 68722? ▼
In ZIP code 68722, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68722? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68722 is 14.0% 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.