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 Moderate-density area
- $60,275
- Median income Below-median income area
- $230,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68787 (Wayne, NE) rose +13.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.1 in 2023 to 244.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,646. The poverty rate is 17.5%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $230,700 (23% above the average Nebraska ZIP), with only 48.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $792.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Wayne County, so 68787 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 68787
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wayne, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68787.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 68787?
23.8
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
7.4%
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?
$60,275
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$28,646
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68787 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Wayne, 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)
$60,275 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
2,635housing units
2,635
Total Housing Units
2,483
Occupied Units
152
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,700
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 68787
Wayne (68787)
6,647 residents
- 68784 2,104
Wakefield (68784)
2,104 residents
- 68790 777
Winside (68790)
777 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68787 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68787 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68790
Winside (68790)
$66,601 median income
- 68784
Wakefield (68784)
$62,216 median income
- 68787
Wayne (68787)
$60,275 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68787, 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 (6,647 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 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.
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