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Doniphan, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68832

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

1,974
7/sq mi
$96,641
Median income
$250,000
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Doniphan pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68832 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68832 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 282.0 square miles in Doniphan, Hall County, Nebraska. The area is home to 1,974 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 68832 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68832 sits at $96,641 (26% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $47,540. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $250,000 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $919 per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68832 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Hall County, so you can benchmark 68832 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 68832

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68832.

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 68832, Doniphan, 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

1,974

Population

282.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68832?

48.6

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$96,641

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$47,540

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68832 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,641 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

943

Total Housing Units

859

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$250,000

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$919

Median Rent

1976

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

+16.5%

YoY Change (2022)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68832 have increased 16.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +4.8% 164
2019 +11.7% 183
2020 +0.1% 183
2021 +4.8% 192
2022 +16.5% 223

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 68832, employing approximately 404 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,389,000.

56

Businesses

404

Employees

$21.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 7 12.5%
Retail trade 6 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 8.9%
Wholesale trade 4 7.1%
Finance and insurance 3 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 68832 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 68832 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 68832 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 68832 ranks #2 of 4 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
68810 Alda, NE 1,109 8.3 mi
68980 Trumbull, NE 388 8.4 mi
68954 Inland, NE 94 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hall County

68801 standard
Grand Island, NE
Pop: 30,005
68803 standard
Grand Island, NE
Pop: 22,560
68883 standard
Wood River, NE
Pop: 2,411
68824 standard
Cairo, NE
Pop: 1,414
68810 standard
Alda, NE
Pop: 1,109

Related Areas

Hall County Doniphan, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68832 in? ▼
ZIP code 68832 (Doniphan) is located in Hall County, Nebraska. Hall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hall-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68832? ▼
ZIP code 68832 in Doniphan, NE has a population of 1,974 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68832? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68832 is $96,641, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68832? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68832 is $250,000, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68832? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68832 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68832? ▼
ZIP code 68832 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 404 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68832? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68832 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68832? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68832 increased by 16.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 68832? ▼
In ZIP code 68832, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68832? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68832 is 19.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68832? ▼
In ZIP code 68832, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68832? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68832 is 5.8% 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 Doniphan, 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.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
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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