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 Low-density area
- $67,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $154,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Broken Bow pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68822 (Broken Bow, NE) fell -6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.8 in 2023 to 248.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68822 covers 1028.5 square miles in Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,834 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68822 reports a modest median household income of $67,500 (12% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,154. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $154,600 (17% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $877; owner occupancy is 60.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Nebraska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 68822.
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 68822
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Broken Bow, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68822.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 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 68822, Broken Bow, 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
4,834
Population
1028.5
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68822?
40.3
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
3.1%
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?
$67,500
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$33,154
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68822 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Broken Bow, 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)
$67,500 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
2,174housing units
2,174
Total Housing Units
1,840
Occupied Units
334
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,600
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68822, 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 (4,834 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 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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