ZIP Code 68863

ZIP code 68863 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 319.7 square miles in Overton, Dawson County, Nebraska. The area is home to 1,151 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 68863 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68863 sits at $100,929 (32% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $38,856. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $137,000 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $581 per month, and 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68863 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 68863 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 →