Saint Paul, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68873
Howard County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,289
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $75,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $214,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Paul pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68873 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68873 covers 456.8 square miles in Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,289 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68873 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,000 (2% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,297. The poverty rate is 3.1%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $214,800 (15% above the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $716; 76.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Howard County, so 68873 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 68873
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Paul, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68873.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
10 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 68873, Saint Paul, 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
3,289
Population
456.8
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68873?
42.7
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
2.6%
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?
$75,000
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$36,297
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68873 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Saint Paul, 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)
$75,000 Top 46% higher than 54% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nebraska 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,493housing units
1,493
Total Housing Units
1,354
Occupied Units
139
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,800
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$716
Median Rent
1971
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2023)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68873 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.4% | 178 |
| 2020 | +5.2% | 187 |
| 2021 | +3.7% | 194 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 225 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 236 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 111 business establishments in ZIP 68873, employing approximately 865 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,161,000.
111
Businesses
865
Employees
$37.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.6% |
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 68873 vs 68831 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68831 | Dannebrog, NE | 812 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68873, 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 (3,289 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 68873 in?
ZIP code 68873 (Saint Paul) is located in Howard County, Nebraska. Howard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/howard-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68873?
ZIP code 68873 in Saint Paul, NE has a population of 3,289 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68873?
The median household income in ZIP 68873 is $75,000, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68873?
The median home value in ZIP 68873 is $214,800, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68873?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68873 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68873?
ZIP code 68873 has 111 business establishments employing approximately 865 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68873?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68873 are: Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (14), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68873?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68873 increased by 5.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 68873?
In ZIP code 68873, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 68873?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68873 is 25.6 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 68873?
In ZIP code 68873, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68873?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68873 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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