68821 ZIP Code — Brewster, NE
Blaine County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68821 is located in Brewster, Nebraska, within Blaine County. It covers approximately 158.61 square miles and serves a population of 83 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
83
population
158.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68821 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68821
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68821. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brewster | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 83 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 158.61 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9132 |
| Longitude | -99.8551 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 308 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 62.7% | 40.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 50.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 9.8% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
83
Population
1
People per sq mi
71.4
Median age
$35,417
Median household income
$23,495
Per capita income
$164,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
89.4%
Home ownership
4.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
59
Housing units
4.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
10–14
6
1
20–24
1
0
25–34
1
2
45–54
3
3
60–64
4
10
65–74
11
9
75–84
10
8
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11 | 13.3% |
| 18 and over | 72 | 86.7% |
| 65 and over | 57 | 68.7% |
| Median age | 71.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 62.7% | 40.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 50.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 9.8% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
36.2%
$25k–$35k
4.3%
$35k–$50k
6.4%
$50k–$75k
29.8%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 36.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 29.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| Median income | $35,417 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.9%
$50k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
7.1%
$150k–$200k
33.3%
$200k–$300k
28.6%
$1M+
7.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 89.4% |
| Renter occupied | 10.6% |
| Vacant | 26.6% |
| Single-family detached | 85.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 14.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 26.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.7% |
| 3 or more | 40.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.9% |
| Electricity | 4.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 51.1% |
| Wood | 12.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 31 | 66.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5 | 10.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 11 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 6.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 39 | 83.0% |
| Average household size | 1.77 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Married | 83.3% | 69.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 19.4% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 5.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
57.1%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
4.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 4.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 11 | 84.6% |
| High school | 2 | 15.4% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
54.2%
Retail trade
12.5%
Education & healthcare
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Public administration
8.3%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Other services
4.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 20.8% |
| Sales & office | 12.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.5% |
| Production & transportation | 12.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 37.5% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 45.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 25.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 54.2% |
| Work from home | 20.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
Poverty
All people
4.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
5.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 74.5% |
| Retirement income | 38.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| High blood pressure | 36.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 28.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 8.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.4% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 10.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 66.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 24 | 33.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 43.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 and over | 59.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 92.8% |
| Public insurance | 73.5% |
| No insurance | 2.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 83 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 83 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 83 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 62 | 74.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 12 | 14.5% |
| Italian | 7 | 8.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7 | 8.4% |
| Polish | 1 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 56.6% |
| Internet access | 78.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68821
What city is ZIP code 68821 in?
ZIP code 68821 is primarily assigned to Brewster, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68821 in?
ZIP code 68821 falls within Blaine County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68821 have an older population?
69% of residents in ZIP code 68821 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 68821 have a large retiree population?
75% of households in ZIP code 68821 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 68821 have a large veteran population?
33% of civilians in ZIP code 68821 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68821?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 68821 in?
ZIP code 68821 observes the CST timezone.