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Nemaha County
Brownville, NE
68321
68321 ZIP Code — Brownville, NE
Nemaha County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68321 is located in
Brownville ,
Nebraska ,
within Nemaha County .
It covers approximately 26.38 square miles and serves a population of
376 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 402 .
About ZIP code 68321
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 $225,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $107,917. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 68321 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
376
Population density
14 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
26.38 sq mi
Water area
0.48 sq mi
Latitude
40.4072
Longitude
-95.7105
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
402
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
49.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
9.2%
28.1%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
31.9%
19.1%
22.0%
Over $200k
1.2%
3.0%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$107,917
Median household income
$225,900
Median home value
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 67 17.8% 18 and over 309 82.2% 65 and over 76 20.2% Median age 51.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % White 307 70.9% Two or more races 66 15.2% Hispanic or Latino 57 13.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
49.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
9.2%
28.1%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
31.9%
19.1%
22.0%
Over $200k
1.2%
3.0%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.2% $15k–$25k 1.6% $25k–$35k 2.2% $35k–$50k 13.7% $50k–$75k 19.7% $75k–$100k 3.8% $100k–$150k 39.3% $150k–$200k 7.1% $200k+ 10.4% Median income $107,917
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $225,900 Median rent / month $610 Owner occupied 85.2% Renter occupied 14.8% Vacant 10.3% Single-family detached 95.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.9% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 1.97
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 7.8% 1990–1999 5.9% 1980–1989 4.4% 1970–1979 28.9% 1960–1969 8.3% 1950–1959 11.3% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 33.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 3.9% 2 bedrooms 31.9% 3 bedrooms 27.9% 4 bedrooms 34.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 35.5% 2 vehicles 23.0% 3 or more 41.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 8.7% Electricity 54.1% Propane / LP gas 36.1% Wood 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 123 67.2% Cohabiting couple 3 1.6% Male householder, no spouse 35 19.1% Female householder, no spouse 22 12.0% Households with children under 18 25 13.7% Households with seniors (65+) 63 34.4% Average household size 2.05
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 16.2% 8.6% Married 71.7% 76.3% Separated 0.0% 2.2% Widowed 9.8% 10.1% Divorced 2.3% 2.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
13.4%
Graduate / professional
12.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.5% Bachelor's or higher 40.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 12.8% Kindergarten 1 2.6% Elementary school 13 33.3% High school 4 10.3% College / grad school 16 41.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
37.1%
Agriculture & mining
25.3%
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Public administration
4.1%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 57.2% Service 8.8% Sales & office 12.4% Natural resources & construction 5.7% Production & transportation 16.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 42.8% Government 28.4% Self-employed 28.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.0% Carpool 1.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.5% Work from home 11.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 12.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
20.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.8% Retirement income 18.0% Supplemental Security 3.3% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 1.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.7% High blood pressure 36.8% High cholesterol 35.6% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 8.3% Arthritis 31.4% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 9.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.0% Binge drinking 17.5% No physical activity 24.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 26.9% Depression 16.6% Fair or poor health 12.6% Poor mental health 10.6% Poor physical health 10.0% No health insurance 11.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.9% Visited dentist 64.2% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 11.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 13 4.2%
Disability % Any disability 10.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.2% 65 and over 27.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 82.7% Public insurance 35.4% No insurance 3.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 332 88.3% Spanish 11 3.3% Other Indo-European 11 3.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 375 99.7% Born in same state 375 99.7% Born in different state 278 73.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.3% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 38 10.1% Italian 33 8.8% Norwegian 20 5.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 16 4.3% Polish 15 4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.7% Internet access 99.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68321
What city is ZIP code 68321 in?
ZIP code 68321 is primarily assigned to Brownville, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68321 in?
ZIP code 68321 falls within Nemaha County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68321 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 68321 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 68321 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 68321 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68321?
The median household income in ZIP code 68321 is $107,917, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 68321?
ZIP code 68321 has an estimated population of 376 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68321 in?
ZIP code 68321 observes the CST timezone.
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