68307 ZIP Code — Avoca, NE

Cass County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68307 is located in Avoca, Nebraska, within Cass County. It covers approximately 42.06 square miles and serves a population of 503 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68307

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 $208,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,162. The poverty rate of 4% 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 public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68307 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

503

population

42.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68307 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68307

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68307. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Avoca	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68417 Otoe (4 mi) 68463 Weeping Water (6.5 mi) 68413 Nehawka (6.9 mi) 68349 Elmwood (9.3 mi) 68346 Dunbar (10 mi) 68446 Syracuse (10.2 mi) 68454 Unadilla (10.7 mi) 68407 Murdock (11.6 mi) 68409 Murray (12.5 mi) 68455 Union (12.5 mi) 68382 Lorton (14.6 mi) 68037 Louisville (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	503
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	42.06 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	40.7914
Longitude	-96.1311
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	43.0%	32.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	34.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	27.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

503

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$73,162

Median household income

$28,430

Per capita income

$208,300

Median home value

$844

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

191

Housing units

16.8%

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	142	28.2%
18 and over	361	71.8%
65 and over	62	12.3%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	500	99.4%
Two or more races	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	32.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	34.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	27.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 17.1%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	17.1%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	18.7%
Median income	$73,162

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 47.3%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,300
Median rent / month	$844
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	94.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	41.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	46.0%
3 or more	39.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.1%
Electricity	41.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	71.7%
Cohabiting couple	11	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	10	5.3%
Female householder, no spouse	32	17.1%
Households with children under 18	64	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	20.9%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	12.6%
Married	69.9%	72.1%
Separated	0.0%	5.5%
Widowed	0.5%	3.8%
Divorced	2.1%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 19.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	13.0%
Kindergarten	23	21.3%
Elementary school	33	30.6%
High school	26	24.1%
College / grad school	12	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 23.5%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Agriculture & mining 13.2%

Professional & management 11.5%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Construction 2.5%

Retail trade 2.1%

Other services 2.1%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.1%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.9%
Government	34.2%
Self-employed	14.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	11.8%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.1%
65 and over	8.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.9%
Public insurance	16.7%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	439	87.3%
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)	503	100.0%
Born in same state	503	100.0%
Born in different state	433	86.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	26	5.2%
Italian	25	5%
Polish	11	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	0.8%
Irish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68307

What city is ZIP code 68307 in?

ZIP code 68307 is primarily assigned to Avoca, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68307 in?

ZIP code 68307 falls within Cass County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68307 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 68307 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 68307?

ZIP code 68307 has an estimated population of 503 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68307?

The median home value in ZIP code 68307 is $208,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68307?

The median household income in ZIP code 68307 is $73,162, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68307 in?

ZIP code 68307 observes the CST timezone.