PlainZIP

Elyria, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68837

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

103
2/sq mi
$80,833
Median income
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elyria pairs an above-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68837 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68837 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elyria, Valley County, Nebraska, home to just 103 residents across 64.4 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68837 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,833 (6% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $55,143. The poverty rate stands at 1.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is -. To put 68837 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Valley County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 68837, Elyria, 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

103

Population

64.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 68837?

40.5

Median Age

56.9%

Male

43.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$80,833

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$55,143

Per Capita Income

1.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68837 ranks nationally

Elyria, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,833 Top 37% higher than 63% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 36.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

What does housing look like?

57

Total Housing Units

46

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 68837, employing approximately 3 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,000.

4

Businesses

3

Employees

$150K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 68837 vs 68862 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
68862 Ord, NE 3,007 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Valley County

68862 standard
Ord, NE
Pop: 3,007
68815 standard
Arcadia, NE
Pop: 596
68859 standard
North Loup, NE
Pop: 509

Related Areas

Valley County Elyria, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68837 in? ▼
ZIP code 68837 (Elyria) is located in Valley County, Nebraska. Valley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/valley-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68837? ▼
ZIP code 68837 in Elyria, NE has a population of 103 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68837? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68837 is $80,833, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68837? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68837 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68837? ▼
ZIP code 68837 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 3 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68837? ▼
In ZIP code 68837, 36.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 68837? ▼
In ZIP code 68837, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68837? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68837 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.