68957 ZIP Code — Lawrence, NE

Nuckolls County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68957 is located in Lawrence, Nebraska, within Nuckolls County. It covers approximately 104.46 square miles and serves a population of 476 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68957

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,250. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68957 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

476

population

104.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68957 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68957

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68957. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lawrence	Acceptable
Lawrence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68934 Deweese (9.2 mi) 68930 Blue Hill (9.4 mi) 68961 Nelson (9.4 mi) 68938 Fairfield (10.7 mi) 68978 Superior (12.4 mi) 68941 Glenvil (13.1 mi) 68935 Edgar (15 mi) 68942 Guide Rock (15.3 mi) 68925 Ayr (15.7 mi) 68970 Red Cloud (18.9 mi) 68933 Clay Center (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	476
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	104.46 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.2635
Longitude	-98.2175
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	45.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	39.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	10.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

476

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$85,250

Median household income

$40,038

Per capita income

$101,500

Median home value

$570

Median monthly rent

93.1%

Home ownership

1.9%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

225

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	78	16.4%
18 and over	398	83.6%
65 and over	111	23.3%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	476	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	45.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	39.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	10.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 23.5%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	23.5%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	23.5%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$85,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,500
Median rent / month	$570
Owner occupied	93.1%
Renter occupied	6.9%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	37.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	12.5%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	30.0%
5+ bedrooms	12.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	10.6%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	55.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.3%
Electricity	33.2%
Propane / LP gas	24.0%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	151	69.6%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	43	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	17	7.8%
Households with children under 18	42	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	33.6%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.1%	9.5%
Married	73.3%	82.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	7.4%
Divorced	8.3%	1.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 48.3%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 21.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	5.2%
Kindergarten	3	5.2%
Elementary school	30	51.7%
High school	16	27.6%
College / grad school	6	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Agriculture & mining 20.4%

Retail trade 8.7%

Construction 6.9%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Professional & management 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.4%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	14.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 1.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.3%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	22.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.7%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	18.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	453	95.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	476	100.0%
Born in same state	476	100.0%
Born in different state	449	94.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	23	4.8%
Arab	21	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	3.8%
German	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	87.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68957

What city is ZIP code 68957 in?

ZIP code 68957 is primarily assigned to Lawrence, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68957 in?

ZIP code 68957 falls within Nuckolls County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68957 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 68957 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68957 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 68957 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68957?

The median home value in ZIP code 68957 is $101,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 68957?

ZIP code 68957 has an estimated population of 476 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68957 in?

ZIP code 68957 observes the CST timezone.