Springview, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68778

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

572
1/sq mi
$61,500
Median income
$109,200
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68778 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68778 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1144.0 square miles in Springview, Keya Paha County, Nebraska. The area is home to 572 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 68778 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68778 sits at $61,500 (20% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $37,965. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $109,200 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $817 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68778 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 68778 sits relative to Nebraska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 68778

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68778.

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 68778, Springview, 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

572

Population

1144.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68778?

48.8

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 99.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$61,500

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$37,965

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68778 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,500 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

362

Total Housing Units

230

Occupied Units

132

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$109,200

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$817

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 68778, employing approximately 39 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,429,000.

19

Businesses

39

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 26.3%
Retail trade 3 15.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68778 in?
ZIP code 68778 (Springview) is located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska. Keya Paha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/keya-paha-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68778?
ZIP code 68778 in Springview, NE has a population of 572 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68778?
The median household income in ZIP 68778 is $61,500, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68778?
The median home value in ZIP 68778 is $109,200, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68778?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68778 is White at 99.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68778?
ZIP code 68778 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 39 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68778?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68778 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68778?
In ZIP code 68778, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 68778?
In ZIP code 68778, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68778?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68778 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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