Wood River, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68883

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

2,411
6/sq mi
$90,966
Median income
$206,000
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wood River pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68883 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68883 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 438.4 square miles in Wood River, Hall County, Nebraska. The area is home to 2,411 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 68883 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68883 sits at $90,966 (19% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $38,738. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $206,000 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $861 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68883 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Hall County, so you can benchmark 68883 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 68883

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68883.

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 68883, Wood River, 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

2,411

Population

438.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68883?

39.3

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

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?

$90,966

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$38,738

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68883 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,966 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 48.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

981

Total Housing Units

901

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$206,000

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$861

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 68883, employing approximately 409 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,915,000.

65

Businesses

409

Employees

$20.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 20.0%
Wholesale trade 9 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 9 13.8%
Retail trade 7 10.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 7.7%
Finance and insurance 5 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.2%
Manufacturing 3 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.6%

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
68810 Alda, NE 1,109 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68883 in?
ZIP code 68883 (Wood River) 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 68883?
ZIP code 68883 in Wood River, NE has a population of 2,411 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68883?
The median household income in ZIP 68883 is $90,966, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68883?
The median home value in ZIP 68883 is $206,000, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68883?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68883 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68883?
ZIP code 68883 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68883?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68883 are: Construction (13), Wholesale trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68883?
In ZIP code 68883, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 68883?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68883 is 23.7 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 68883?
In ZIP code 68883, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68883?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68883 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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