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Cass County
Alvo, NE
68304
68304 ZIP Code — Alvo, NE
Cass County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68304 is located in
Alvo ,
Nebraska ,
within Cass County .
It covers approximately 24.79 square miles and serves a population of
287 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 402 .
About ZIP code 68304
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 $292,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,179. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 68304 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Alvo
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
287
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
24.79 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
40.9070
Longitude
-96.3884
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
402
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.3%
32.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
54.9%
34.0%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
10.8%
27.8%
22.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.7%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$80,179
Median household income
$292,900
Median home value
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 72 25.1% 18 and over 215 74.9% 65 and over 47 16.4% Median age 38.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 277 95.2% Two or more races 10 3.4% Hispanic or Latino 4 1.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.3%
32.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
54.9%
34.0%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
10.8%
27.8%
22.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.7%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.8% $10k–$15k 1.9% $15k–$25k 3.7% $25k–$35k 12.1% $35k–$50k 6.5% $50k–$75k 20.6% $75k–$100k 15.9% $100k–$150k 20.6% $150k–$200k 8.4% $200k+ 7.5% Median income $80,179
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $292,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 95.3% Renter occupied 4.7% Vacant 24.1% Single-family detached 98.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.4% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.68
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.7% 2000–2009 22.0% 1990–1999 9.2% 1980–1989 3.5% 1970–1979 10.6% 1960–1969 6.4% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 42.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.4% 2 bedrooms 21.3% 3 bedrooms 48.2% 4 bedrooms 26.2% 5+ bedrooms 2.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.7% 1 vehicle 3.7% 2 vehicles 43.9% 3 or more 48.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 23.4% Propane / LP gas 71.0% No fuel used 2.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 77 72.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 22 20.6% Female householder, no spouse 8 7.5% Households with children under 18 43 40.2% Households with seniors (65+) 24 22.4% Average household size 2.68
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.8% 7.1% Married 62.0% 85.7% Separated 0.0% 2.0% Widowed 1.6% 0.0% Divorced 11.6% 5.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.9%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.4% Bachelor's or higher 38.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 3.7% Kindergarten 5 9.3% Elementary school 25 46.3% High school 11 20.4% College / grad school 11 20.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Transportation & utilities
14.0%
Professional & management
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.0% Service 22.7% Sales & office 18.0% Natural resources & construction 2.0% Production & transportation 19.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.0% Government 8.0% Self-employed 16.7% Unpaid family workers 3.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.2% Carpool 13.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.3% Work from home 6.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
42.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.8% Retirement income 16.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.3% High blood pressure 31.8% High cholesterol 32.1% Diabetes 8.9% Heart disease 5.6% Stroke 2.4% Asthma 7.8% Arthritis 24.9% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 4.9% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.0% Binge drinking 22.3% No physical activity 22.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.7% Depression 16.1% Fair or poor health 9.5% Poor mental health 10.8% Poor physical health 7.8% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.7% Visited dentist 69.7% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 10.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 7 3.3%
Disability % Any disability 10.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 5.4% 65 and over 46.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 86.4% Public insurance 19.9% No insurance 3.1% Uninsured under 19 2.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 260 90.6% 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) 286 99.7% Born in same state 286 99.7% Born in different state 259 90.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.3% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 26 9.1% Italian 23 8% Arab 8 2.8%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 7 2.4% English 6 2.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.3% Internet access 99.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68304
What city is ZIP code 68304 in?
ZIP code 68304 is primarily assigned to Alvo, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68304 in?
ZIP code 68304 falls within Cass County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68304 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 68304 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 68304?
ZIP code 68304 has an estimated population of 287 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68304?
The median home value in ZIP code 68304 is $292,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68304?
The median household income in ZIP code 68304 is $80,179, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68304 in?
ZIP code 68304 observes the CST timezone.
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