68624 ZIP Code — Bellwood, NE

Butler County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68624 is located in Bellwood, Nebraska, within Butler County. It covers approximately 71.04 square miles and serves a population of 973 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68624

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,938.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68624 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

973

population

71.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68624 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68624

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68624. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bellwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68632 David City (7.5 mi) 68658 Rising City (9.4 mi) 68601 Columbus (10 mi) 68662 Shelby (11.8 mi) 68661 Schuyler (12.8 mi) 68014 Bruno (15.1 mi) 68626 Brainard (17.8 mi) 68667 Surprise (18.1 mi) 68669 Ulysses (18.2 mi) 68653 Platte Center (18.7 mi) 68651 Osceola (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	973
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	71.04 sq mi
Water area	1.72 sq mi
Latitude	41.3464
Longitude	-97.2343
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	38.1%	42.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	32.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

973

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$80,938

Median household income

$31,423

Per capita income

$147,500

Median home value

$722

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

548

Housing units

14.4%

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	241	24.8%
18 and over	732	75.2%
65 and over	174	17.9%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.5%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	906	87.5%
Two or more races	65	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	63	6.1%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	42.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	32.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	27.0%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$80,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%

$50k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,500
Median rent / month	$722
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	32.6%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	28.9%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	23.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	13.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	67.4%
Propane / LP gas	23.1%
Wood	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	158	40.6%
Cohabiting couple	49	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	124	31.9%
Female householder, no spouse	58	14.9%
Households with children under 18	109	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	140	36.0%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	17.0%
Married	32.5%	54.3%
Separated	0.6%	2.3%
Widowed	10.3%	19.3%
Divorced	19.7%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	7.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	114	43.7%
High school	108	41.4%
College / grad school	20	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 38.4%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Retail trade 13.1%

Construction 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Professional & management 2.0%

Other services 1.6%

Public administration 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	6.2%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	36.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.1%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 29.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.6%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.2%
Public insurance	32.7%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	944	97.0%
Spanish	10	1.1%
Other Indo-European	10	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	973	100.0%
Born in same state	971	99.8%
Born in different state	906	93.1%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	134	13.8%
Arab	65	6.7%
French	36	3.7%
Polish	17	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	10	1%
English	9	0.9%
Irish	7	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	75.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68624

What city is ZIP code 68624 in?

ZIP code 68624 is primarily assigned to Bellwood, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68624 in?

ZIP code 68624 falls within Butler County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68624 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 68624 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68624?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68624?

The median home value in ZIP code 68624 is $147,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 68624?

ZIP code 68624 has an estimated population of 973 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68624 in?

ZIP code 68624 observes the CST timezone.