68440 ZIP Code — Steele City, NE
Jefferson County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68440 is located in Steele City, Nebraska, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 22.08 square miles and serves a population of 128 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
128
population
22.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68440 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68440
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68440. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Steele City | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 128 |
| Population density | 6 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 095 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.41 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0450 |
| Longitude | -96.9829 |
| 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 | 35.9% | 52.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 17.2% | 32.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.1% | 12.8% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 43.8% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
128
Population
6
People per sq mi
62.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$45,842
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$325
Median monthly rent
74.6%
Home ownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
74
Housing units
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
7
5
10–14
5
2
20–24
3
10
25–34
10
4
35–44
4
1
45–54
1
1
55–59
1
3
60–64
4
24
65–74
27
4
75–84
4
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 105 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 61 | 47.7% |
| Median age | 62.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.4%
Hispanic or Latino
15.8%
Two or more races
15.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 68.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 15.8% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 15.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.9% | 52.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 17.2% | 32.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.1% | 12.8% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 43.8% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
12.7%
$35k–$50k
19.0%
$50k–$75k
11.1%
$75k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
7.9%
$200k+
38.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 3.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.9% |
| $200k+ | 38.1% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
34.0%
$50k–$100k
8.5%
$200k–$300k
55.3%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $325 |
| Owner occupied | 74.6% |
| Renter occupied | 25.4% |
| Vacant | 30.0% |
| Single-family detached | 90.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 45.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 57.1% |
| 3 or more | 17.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 14.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 81.0% |
| Wood | 4.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 39 | 61.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 17 | 27.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7 | 11.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6 | 9.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 42 | 66.7% |
| Average household size | 2.03 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 10.9% | 4.0% |
| Married | 69.1% | 82.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
14.0%
HS graduate
21.0%
Some college, no degree
33.0%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 16.7% |
| High school | 8 | 66.7% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 16.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
51.3%
Education & healthcare
20.5%
Wholesale trade
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Public administration
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Retail trade
2.6%
Other services
2.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.8% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 7.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 61.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.1% |
| Government | 28.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.7% |
| Carpool | 28.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 2.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
Poverty
All people
3.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
4.8%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 57.1% |
| Retirement income | 12.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| High blood pressure | 42.1% |
| High cholesterol | 38.4% |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 31.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 10.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.5% |
| Depression | 15.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 9.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 65.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.6% |
| 65 and over | 9.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.6% |
| Public insurance | 64.8% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 115 | 89.8% |
| 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) | 128 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 128 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 64 | 50.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 7 | 5.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6 | 4.7% |
| German | 1 | 0.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 49.2% |
| Internet access | 90.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68440
What city is ZIP code 68440 in?
ZIP code 68440 is primarily assigned to Steele City, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68440 in?
ZIP code 68440 falls within Jefferson County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68440 have an older population?
48% of residents in ZIP code 68440 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 68440 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 68440 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 68440?
ZIP code 68440 has an estimated population of 128 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68440 in?
ZIP code 68440 observes the CST timezone.