68318 ZIP Code — Blue Springs, NE

Gage County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68318 is located in Blue Springs, Nebraska, within Gage County. It covers approximately 42.76 square miles and serves a population of 401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68318

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 $64,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,250. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68318 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

401

population

42.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68318 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68318

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68318. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blue Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68466 Wymore (6.6 mi) 68310 Beatrice (7.4 mi) 68415 Odell (9.7 mi) 68357 Filley (11.8 mi) 66518 Oketo (15 mi) 68342 Diller (15.1 mi) 68422 Pickrell (16.6 mi) 68323 Burchard (17.2 mi) 68332 Crab Orchard (17.4 mi) 66412 Bremen (18.4 mi) 68377 Jansen (19.3 mi) 68341 De Witt (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	401
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	42.76 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	40.1608
Longitude	-96.6618
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	45.1%	48.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	46.7%	31.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	17.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

401

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$60,250

Median household income

$24,305

Per capita income

$64,000

Median home value

$1,109

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

198

Housing units

24.8%

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	102	25.4%
18 and over	299	74.6%
65 and over	75	18.7%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.8%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	400	99.8%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	48.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	46.7%	31.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	17.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	23.6%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
Median income	$60,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.7%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 5.6%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,000
Median rent / month	$1,109
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	30.4%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	0.8%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	43.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	10.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	22.4%
3 or more	52.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.1%
Electricity	42.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Wood	15.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	33	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	29	17.6%
Households with children under 18	45	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	36.4%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	5.8%
Married	52.3%	75.9%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	4.1%	16.1%
Divorced	6.4%	2.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 15.7%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 7.3%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.0%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.8%
Kindergarten	3	2.9%
Elementary school	72	69.2%
High school	16	15.4%
College / grad school	9	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.6%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Public administration 13.8%

Construction 13.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Retail trade 3.3%

Other services 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	8.1%
Sales & office	3.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	34.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 4.9%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	34.5%
Supplemental Security	15.8%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	387	96.5%
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)	396	98.8%
Born in same state	396	98.8%
Born in different state	237	59.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.2%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	68	17%
Arab	24	6%
French	22	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	1.2%
English	1	0.2%
Polish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68318

What city is ZIP code 68318 in?

ZIP code 68318 is primarily assigned to Blue Springs, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68318 in?

ZIP code 68318 falls within Gage County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68318 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 68318 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68318?

The median home value in ZIP code 68318 is $64,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 68318?

ZIP code 68318 has an estimated population of 401 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68318?

The median household income in ZIP code 68318 is $60,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68318 in?

ZIP code 68318 observes the CST timezone.