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Howard County
Boelus, NE
68820
68820 ZIP Code — Boelus, NE
Howard County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68820 is located in
Boelus ,
Nebraska ,
within Howard County .
It covers approximately 40.28 square miles and serves a population of
282 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 308 .
About ZIP code 68820
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 $106,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $72,250. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 68820 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
282
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
093
Geography
Land area
40.28 sq mi
Water area
0.51 sq mi
Latitude
41.1192
Longitude
-98.6814
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
308
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.0%
44.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
40.8%
38.7%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
16.0%
16.1%
22.0%
Over $200k
1.2%
1.0%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$72,250
Median household income
$106,700
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 39 13.8% 18 and over 243 86.2% 65 and over 98 34.8% Median age 58.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 266 89.3% Hispanic or Latino 16 5.4% Two or more races 16 5.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.0%
44.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
40.8%
38.7%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
16.0%
16.1%
22.0%
Over $200k
1.2%
1.0%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.4% $10k–$15k 8.1% $15k–$25k 1.5% $25k–$35k 13.2% $35k–$50k 8.8% $50k–$75k 14.7% $75k–$100k 24.3% $100k–$150k 7.4% $150k–$200k 8.1% $200k+ 9.6% Median income $72,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $106,700 Median rent / month $657 Owner occupied 80.1% Renter occupied 19.9% Vacant 13.9% Single-family detached 84.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.8% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.15
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.7% 2000–2009 0.6% 1990–1999 15.2% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 17.7% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 10.1% 1940–1949 1.3% 1939 or earlier 38.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 11.4% 2 bedrooms 27.2% 3 bedrooms 41.1% 4 bedrooms 9.5% 5+ bedrooms 10.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 26.5% 2 vehicles 36.8% 3 or more 34.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 44.1% Propane / LP gas 47.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 73 53.7% Cohabiting couple 3 2.2% Male householder, no spouse 31 22.8% Female householder, no spouse 29 21.3% Households with children under 18 17 12.5% Households with seniors (65+) 67 49.3% Average household size 2.07
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.6% 11.3% Married 58.4% 62.9% Separated 0.8% 0.0% Widowed 14.4% 12.1% Divorced 0.8% 13.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
31.0%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.5% Bachelor's or higher 23.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 12.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 11 35.5% High school 8 25.8% College / grad school 8 25.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
20.7%
Education & healthcare
15.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Agriculture & mining
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Professional & management
5.5%
Public administration
3.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.1% Service 9.8% Sales & office 25.6% Natural resources & construction 7.9% Production & transportation 22.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.4% Government 13.4% Self-employed 1.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.5% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.6% Walk 3.7% Work from home 7.9% Other means 7.3% Avg commute (minutes) 26.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.4% Retirement income 30.9% Supplemental Security 5.9% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 4.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.9% High blood pressure 38.1% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 8.1% Arthritis 29.2% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 6.5% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.8% Binge drinking 19.8% No physical activity 22.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.5% Depression 15.6% Fair or poor health 12.2% Poor mental health 10.7% Poor physical health 9.5% No health insurance 12.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.2% Visited dentist 67.5% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 11.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 26 10.7%
Disability % Any disability 12.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.3% 65 and over 24.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.7% Public insurance 46.8% No insurance 4.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 261 92.6% Spanish 2 0.8% Other Indo-European 2 0.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 280 99.3% Born in same state 279 98.9% Born in different state 257 91.1% Foreign born 1 0.4% Naturalized citizen 2 0.7% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Dutch 44 15.6% Italian 22 7.8% French 16 5.7% Arab 16 5.7%
Ancestry Count % German 4 1.4% Norwegian 3 1.1% English 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.2% Internet access 83.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68820
What city is ZIP code 68820 in?
ZIP code 68820 is primarily assigned to Boelus, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68820 in?
ZIP code 68820 falls within Howard County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68820 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 68820 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 68820 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 68820 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 68820 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 68820 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 68820 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 68820 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 68820 in?
ZIP code 68820 observes the CST timezone.
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