68010 ZIP Code — Boys Town, NE

Douglas County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68010 is located in Boys Town, Nebraska, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 1.38 square miles and serves a population of 720 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68010

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 92%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($69,583) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 58% of residents, above the national average. 33% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 93% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 68010 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

720

population

1.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68010 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68010

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68010. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boys Town	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	720
Population density	522 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	1.38 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.2560
Longitude	-96.1292
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402/531

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.1%	37.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	32.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	23.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	33.3%	7.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

720

Population

522

People per sq mi

16.8

Median age

$69,583

Median household income

$7,940

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

8.3%

Home ownership

57.5%

Poverty rate

18.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

176

15–19

183

25–34

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	470	65.3%
18 and over	250	34.7%
65 and over	56	7.8%
Median age	16.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.2%

Black or African American 27.7%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Other race 5.4%

Two or more races 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	436	56.2%
Black or African American	215	27.7%
Hispanic or Latino	56	7.2%
Other race	42	5.4%
Two or more races	27	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.1%	37.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	32.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	23.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	33.3%	7.4%	5.2%

$50k–$75k 58.3%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$200k+ 25.0%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	58.3%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$200k+	25.0%
Median income	$69,583

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	8.3%
Renter occupied	91.7%
Vacant	64.7%
Single-family detached	26.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	17.6%
1940–1949	29.4%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	29.4%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	2.9%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	41.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	8.3%
2 vehicles	83.3%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	91.7%
Electricity	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	4	33.3%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	6	50.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	4	33.3%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	82.2%	69.9%
Married	17.8%	9.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	20.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 14.4%

Some college, no degree 61.3%

Associate's degree 0.9%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 21.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	93	18.9%
High school	398	80.9%
College / grad school	1	0.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 62.1%

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Information 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	83.6%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	1.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	35.3%
Government	64.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	6.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	93.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 57.5%

Under 18 years 85.7%

18 and over 51.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.0%
High blood pressure	13.2%
High cholesterol	14.5%
Diabetes	2.8%
Heart disease	1.2%
Stroke	0.7%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	7.1%
Kidney disease	0.9%
Pulmonary disease	1.6%
Cancer	1.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.3%
Binge drinking	29.7%
No physical activity	12.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	5.0%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	4.0%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.2%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	81.3%
Teeth loss	6.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	1.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.9%
Under 18	44.1%
18–64 years	48.2%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	19.3%
Public insurance	66.7%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	16.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	713	99.0%
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)	720	100.0%
Born in same state	720	100.0%
Born in different state	499	69.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	56	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	7.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	1.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68010

What city is ZIP code 68010 in?

ZIP code 68010 is primarily assigned to Boys Town, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68010 in?

ZIP code 68010 falls within Douglas County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68010 family-oriented?

65% of residents in ZIP code 68010 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68010?

58% of residents in ZIP code 68010 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 68010 mostly rentals?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 68010 are renter-occupied.

What is the population of ZIP code 68010?

ZIP code 68010 has an estimated population of 720 residents, with a density of 521 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68010 in?

ZIP code 68010 observes the CST timezone.