68822 ZIP Code — Broken Bow, NE

Custer County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68822 is located in Broken Bow, Nebraska, within Custer County. It covers approximately 385.74 square miles and serves a population of 4,644 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68822

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 $133,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $59,583. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

4,644

population

385.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68822 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68822

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68822. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Broken Bow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68814 Ansley (12.6 mi) 68828 Comstock (14.3 mi) 68856 Merna (16.8 mi) 68813 Anselmo (17.6 mi) 68874 Sargent (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,644
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	385.74 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	41.4441
Longitude	-99.5684
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	47.6%	46.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	16.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.6%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,644

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$59,583

Median household income

$33,626

Per capita income

$133,900

Median home value

$777

Median monthly rent

64.9%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,624

Housing units

25.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

110

170

5–9

184

197

10–14

214

165

15–19

179

20–24

104

251

25–34

272

281

35–44

303

190

45–54

205

149

55–59

162

171

60–64

184

232

65–74

251

141

75–84

152

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,211	26.1%
18 and over	3,433	73.9%
65 and over	955	20.6%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 2.6%

Black or African American 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,437	95.1%
Two or more races	123	2.6%
Black or African American	56	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	21	0.5%
Other race	21	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	46.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	16.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.6%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$59,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,900
Median rent / month	$777
Owner occupied	64.9%
Renter occupied	35.1%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	5.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	34.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	34.7%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	27.7%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.4%
Electricity	47.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,020	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	113	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	327	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	518	26.2%
Households with children under 18	581	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	699	35.3%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	21.7%
Married	62.6%	54.4%
Separated	0.6%	0.5%
Widowed	2.6%	13.0%
Divorced	7.0%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	143	13.7%
Kindergarten	64	6.1%
Elementary school	360	34.4%
High school	450	43.0%
College / grad school	29	2.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.4%

Construction 9.4%

Retail trade 9.4%

Professional & management 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Other services 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.5%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.4

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 26.2%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 65.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	316	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,432	95.4%
Spanish	88	2.0%
Other Indo-European	88	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,542	97.8%
Born in same state	4,542	97.8%
Born in different state	3,544	76.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	102	2.2%
Not a US citizen	8	7.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	795	17.1%
Italian	622	13.4%
Arab	304	6.5%
Polish	233	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	96	2.1%
English	64	1.4%
Norwegian	5	0.1%
German	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68822

What city is ZIP code 68822 in?

ZIP code 68822 is primarily assigned to Broken Bow, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68822 in?

ZIP code 68822 falls within Custer County, Nebraska.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68822?

15% of residents in ZIP code 68822 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68822 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 68822 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68822?

The median home value in ZIP code 68822 is $133,900.

Does ZIP code 68822 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 68822 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 68822 in?

ZIP code 68822 observes the CST timezone.