Wolbach, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68882

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

473
2/sq mi
$67,778
Median income
$78,100
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wolbach pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68882 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68882 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 295.6 square miles in Wolbach, Greeley County, Nebraska. The area is home to 473 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 68882 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68882 sits at $67,778 (12% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $33,910. The poverty rate stands at 20.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $78,100 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $650 per month, and 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68882 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Greeley County, so you can benchmark 68882 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 →

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 68882, Wolbach, 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

473

Population

295.6

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68882?

51.1

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
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 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$67,778

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$33,910

Per Capita Income

20.9%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68882 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,778 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

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

What does housing look like?

245

Total Housing Units

206

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$78,100

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$650

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 68882, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $500,000.

9

Businesses

20

Employees

$500K

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
68842 Greeley, NE 668 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68882 in?
ZIP code 68882 (Wolbach) is located in Greeley County, Nebraska. Greeley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greeley-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68882?
ZIP code 68882 in Wolbach, NE has a population of 473 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68882?
The median household income in ZIP 68882 is $67,778, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68882?
The median home value in ZIP 68882 is $78,100, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68882?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68882 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68882?
ZIP code 68882 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68882?
In ZIP code 68882, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 68882?
In ZIP code 68882, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68882?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68882 is 20.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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