West Point, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68788
Cuming County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,898
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,867
- Median income Near-median income area
- $211,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Point pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68788 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 68788 (West Point, NE) rose +14.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.5 in 2023 to 271.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68788 covers 499.8 square miles in West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,898 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68788 reports a modest median household income of $69,867 (9% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,254. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.4% and unemployment is 2.5%. Median home value is $211,700 (13% above the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $778; 68.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Cuming County, so 68788 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 68788
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Point, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68788.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 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 68788, West Point, 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
4,898
Population
499.8
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68788?
42.2
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
10.9%
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?
$69,867
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$42,254
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68788 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
West Point, 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)
$69,867 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,139housing units
2,139
Total Housing Units
1,921
Occupied Units
218
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,700
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$778
Median Rent
1958
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
+14.7%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68788 have increased 14.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 179 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 198 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 217 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 236 |
| 2024 | +14.7% | 271 |
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 184 business establishments in ZIP 68788, employing approximately 2,078 people with a combined annual payroll of $104,495,000.
184
Businesses
2,078
Employees
$104.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 26 | 14.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 20 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 6.0% |
| Information | 6 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.6% |
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 68788 vs 68716 →
ZIP 68788 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68788
West Point (68788)
4,898 residents
- 68716 1,011
Beemer (68716)
1,011 residents
- 68664 300
Snyder (68664)
300 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68788 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68788 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68664
Snyder (68664)
$87,917 median income
- 68788
West Point (68788)
$69,867 median income
- 68716
Beemer (68716)
$65,833 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68788 ranks #2 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 68788, 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 (4,898 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 68788 in?
ZIP code 68788 (West Point) is located in Cuming County, Nebraska. Cuming County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cuming-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68788?
ZIP code 68788 in West Point, NE has a population of 4,898 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68788?
The median household income in ZIP 68788 is $69,867, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68788?
The median home value in ZIP 68788 is $211,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68788?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68788 is White at 80.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68788?
ZIP code 68788 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 2,078 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68788?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68788 are: Retail trade (26), Transportation and warehousing (22), Construction (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68788?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68788 increased by 14.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 68788?
In ZIP code 68788, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 68788?
In ZIP code 68788, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68788?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68788 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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