PlainZIP

Wayne, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68787

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

6,647
18/sq mi
$60,275
Median income
$230,700
Median home value
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wayne pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68787 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68787 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wayne, Wayne County, Nebraska, home to 6,647 residents across 363.2 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68787 reports a modest median household income of $60,275 (21% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $28,646. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $230,700 (23% above the state average); renters pay a median of $792 monthly, and 48.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.8, and the average commute is -. To put 68787 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Wayne 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 68787

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wayne, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68787.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68787, Wayne, 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

6,647

Population

363.2

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68787?

23.8

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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?

$60,275

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$28,646

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68787 ranks nationally

Wayne, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,275 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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,635

Total Housing Units

2,483

Occupied Units

152

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.7%
Renter 51.3%

$230,700

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$792

Median Rent

1972

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

+13.6%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68787 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 147
2021 +7.8% 158
2022 +27.9% 202
2023 +6.3% 215
2024 +13.6% 244

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 208 business establishments in ZIP 68787, employing approximately 3,207 people with a combined annual payroll of $111,320,000.

208

Businesses

3,207

Employees

$111.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 37 17.8%
Accommodation and food services 28 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 22 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 20 9.6%
Construction 19 9.1%
Finance and insurance 15 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 6.3%
Manufacturing 10 4.8%
Wholesale trade 10 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 9 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.4%
Information 4 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

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 68787 vs 68784 →

ZIP 68787 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 68787 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 68787 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 68787 ranks #3 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
68784 Wakefield, NE 2,104 7.8 mi
68790 Winside, NE 777 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

68740 standard
Hoskins, NE
Pop: 892
68790 standard
Winside, NE
Pop: 777
68723 standard
Carroll, NE
Pop: 566

Related Areas

Wayne County Wayne, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68787 in? ▼
ZIP code 68787 (Wayne) is located in Wayne County, Nebraska. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68787? ▼
ZIP code 68787 in Wayne, NE has a population of 6,647 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68787? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68787 is $60,275, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68787? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68787 is $230,700, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68787? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68787 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68787? ▼
ZIP code 68787 has 208 business establishments employing approximately 3,207 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68787? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68787 are: Retail trade (37), Accommodation and food services (28), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68787? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68787 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 68787? ▼
In ZIP code 68787, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 68787? ▼
In ZIP code 68787, approximately 48.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68787? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68787 is 17.5% 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.