68303 ZIP Code — Alexandria, NE

Thayer County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68303 is located in Alexandria, Nebraska, within Thayer County. It covers approximately 65.42 square miles and serves a population of 255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68303

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 $57,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,295. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68303 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

255

population

65.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68303 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68303

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68303. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alexandria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68322 Bruning (7.4 mi) 68338 Daykin (9.2 mi) 68416 Ohiowa (9.3 mi) 68453 Tobias (12.3 mi) 68326 Carleton (12.7 mi) 68370 Hebron (14.1 mi) 68352 Fairbury (14.7 mi) 68406 Milligan (15.3 mi) 68436 Shickley (17.1 mi) 68327 Chester (18 mi) 68335 Davenport (18.7 mi) 68340 Deshler (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	255
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	65.42 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	40.2742
Longitude	-97.4254
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.1%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	12.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	9.9%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

255

Population

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$58,295

Median household income

$29,027

Per capita income

$57,500

Median home value

$508

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

173

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	28	11.0%
18 and over	227	89.0%
65 and over	83	32.5%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Two or more races 3%

Other race 3%

Group	Count	%
White	239	88.8%
Hispanic or Latino	14	5.2%
Two or more races	8	3%
Other race	8	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.1%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	12.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	9.9%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 34.2%

$75k–$100k 29.7%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	34.2%
$75k–$100k	29.7%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$58,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.5%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$57,500
Median rent / month	$508
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	40.0%
Single-family detached	99.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	0.5%
1970–1979	4.3%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	53.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	33.5%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	22.2%
5+ bedrooms	11.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	8.1%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	58.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	40.5%
Propane / LP gas	42.3%
Wood	9.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	65.8%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	17	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	20	18.0%
Households with children under 18	12	10.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	48.6%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	1.8%
Married	69.4%	78.4%
Separated	0.0%	4.5%
Widowed	0.0%	11.7%
Divorced	9.7%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 47.3%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	3	9.7%
High school	8	25.8%
College / grad school	20	64.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 44.4%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Public administration 9.5%

Construction 8.7%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Retail trade 3.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	4.0%
Sales & office	4.8%
Natural resources & construction	40.5%
Production & transportation	11.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	18.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.5%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	51.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.5%
Public insurance	54.9%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	238	93.3%
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)	255	100.0%
Born in same state	255	100.0%
Born in different state	169	66.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	72	28.2%
Italian	9	3.5%
English	8	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	2.7%
German	3	1.2%
Polish	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68303

What city is ZIP code 68303 in?

ZIP code 68303 is primarily assigned to Alexandria, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68303 in?

ZIP code 68303 falls within Thayer County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68303 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 68303 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68303 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 68303 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 68303 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 68303 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68303?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 68303 in?

ZIP code 68303 observes the CST timezone.