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Broken Bow, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68822

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

4,834
5/sq mi
$67,500
Median income
$154,600
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Broken Bow pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68822 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68822 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1028.5 square miles in Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska. The area is home to 4,834 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 68822 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68822 sits at $67,500 (12% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $33,154. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $154,600 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $877 per month, and 60.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68822 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 68822 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 68822

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68822.

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 68822, Broken Bow, 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

4,834

Population

1028.5

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68822?

40.3

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$67,500

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$33,154

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68822 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,500 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,174

Total Housing Units

1,840

Occupied Units

334

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.5%
Renter 39.5%

$154,600

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$877

Median Rent

1966

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

-6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68822 have decreased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 218
2021 +3.3% 225
2022 +5.2% 236
2023 +11.6% 264
2024 -6.0% 248

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 222 business establishments in ZIP 68822, employing approximately 2,441 people with a combined annual payroll of $114,602,000.

222

Businesses

2,441

Employees

$114.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 39 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 27 12.2%
Construction 26 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 24 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 21 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 8.1%
Finance and insurance 16 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.1%
Manufacturing 5 2.3%
Information 5 2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.4%
Wholesale trade 3 1.4%

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

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Related Areas

Custer County Broken Bow, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68822 in? ▼
ZIP code 68822 (Broken Bow) is located in Custer County, Nebraska. Custer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/custer-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68822? ▼
ZIP code 68822 in Broken Bow, NE has a population of 4,834 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68822? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68822 is $67,500, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68822? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68822 is $154,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68822? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68822 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68822? ▼
ZIP code 68822 has 222 business establishments employing approximately 2,441 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68822? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68822 are: Retail trade (39), Health care and social assistance (27), Construction (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68822? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68822 decreased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 68822? ▼
In ZIP code 68822, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 68822? ▼
In ZIP code 68822, approximately 60.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68822? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68822 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Broken Bow, NE

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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