68313 ZIP Code — Beaver Crossing, NE

Seward County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68313 is located in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska, within Seward County. It covers approximately 76.58 square miles and serves a population of 682 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68313

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 $139,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,375. 34% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68313 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

682

population

76.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68313 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68313

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68313. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beaver Crossing	Acceptable
Beaver Crossing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68359 Friend (9.6 mi) 68405 Milford (10 mi) 68456 Utica (10.1 mi) 68351 Exeter (12.1 mi) 68460 Waco (12.4 mi) 68434 Seward (12.4 mi) 68343 Dorchester (13 mi) 68467 York (15.6 mi) 68439 Staplehurst (16.3 mi) 68367 Gresham (16.9 mi) 68401 Mc Cool Junction (17.1 mi) 68423 Pleasant Dale (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	682
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	76.58 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	40.7712
Longitude	-97.2732
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	33.4%	33.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	25.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.8%	4.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

682

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$84,375

Median household income

$33,464

Per capita income

$139,700

Median home value

$1,685

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

232

Housing units

8.1%

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	169	24.8%
18 and over	513	75.2%
65 and over	151	22.1%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.2%

Two or more races 14.4%

Black or African American 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	545	77.2%
Two or more races	102	14.4%
Black or African American	31	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	24	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.4%	33.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	25.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.8%	4.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 34.5%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	34.5%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$84,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%

$50k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 22.6%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,700
Median rent / month	$1,685
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	88.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	45.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	15.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	7.8%
2 vehicles	23.3%
3 or more	67.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	19.0%
Propane / LP gas	67.4%
Wood	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	184	71.3%
Cohabiting couple	16	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	42	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	16	6.2%
Households with children under 18	78	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	89	34.5%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	16.1%
Married	54.7%	73.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	0.6%	0.9%
Divorced	4.0%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 27.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	6.4%
Kindergarten	9	4.8%
Elementary school	54	28.9%
High school	66	35.3%
College / grad school	46	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Construction 15.6%

Retail trade 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Professional & management 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Public administration 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Other services 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	7.8%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.0%
Carpool	0.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 34.2%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	37.2%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.6%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	32.7%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	649	95.2%
Spanish	10	1.5%
Other Indo-European	10	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	659	96.6%
Born in same state	657	96.3%
Born in different state	474	69.5%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	23	3.4%
Not a US citizen	18	78.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	44	6.5%
Arab	39	5.7%
Italian	31	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	26	3.8%
Polish	8	1.2%
English	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68313

What city is ZIP code 68313 in?

ZIP code 68313 is primarily assigned to Beaver Crossing, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68313 in?

ZIP code 68313 falls within Seward County, Nebraska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68313?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 68313 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 68313 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68313?

16% of residents in ZIP code 68313 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68313 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 68313 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 68313 in?

ZIP code 68313 observes the CST timezone.