68323 ZIP Code — Burchard, NE

Pawnee County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68323 is located in Burchard, Nebraska, within Pawnee County. It covers approximately 105.37 square miles and serves a population of 240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68323

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $59,375. The poverty rate of 7% 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 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68323 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

240

population

105.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68323 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68323

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68323. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burchard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66541 Summerfield (9 mi) 68420 Pawnee City (12 mi) 66406 Beattie (13 mi) 66403 Axtell (14 mi) 66518 Oketo (14.3 mi) 68345 Du Bois (15.3 mi) 68466 Wymore (15.6 mi) 66404 Baileyville (16.2 mi) 68332 Crab Orchard (16.3 mi) 68447 Table Rock (17.1 mi) 68318 Blue Springs (17.2 mi) 68348 Elk Creek (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	240
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	105.37 sq mi
Water area	1.28 sq mi
Latitude	40.0881
Longitude	-96.3504
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	55.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	30.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	13.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

240

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$59,375

Median household income

$28,732

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

65.5%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

124

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	58	24.2%
18 and over	182	75.8%
65 and over	64	26.7%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.4%

Two or more races 14.6%

Group	Count	%
White	205	85.4%
Two or more races	35	14.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	55.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	30.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	13.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 28.7%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	28.7%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
Median income	$59,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.1%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 26.3%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	65.5%
Renter occupied	34.5%
Vacant	43.5%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	0.6%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	16.2%
1939 or earlier	50.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	37.7%
3 bedrooms	27.9%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	14.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.5%
2 vehicles	43.7%
3 or more	44.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.3%
Electricity	35.6%
Propane / LP gas	47.1%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	46	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	5	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	16	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	20	23.0%
Households with children under 18	21	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	55.2%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	47.7%
Married	65.2%	35.9%
Separated	0.0%	2.3%
Widowed	8.7%	8.6%
Divorced	7.2%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 26.9%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 36.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	1.7%
Elementary school	28	46.7%
High school	25	41.7%
College / grad school	6	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 43.1%

Manufacturing 21.1%

Education & healthcare 13.8%

Retail trade 5.7%

Construction 4.9%

Other services 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 1.6%

Public administration 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	4.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	28.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	3.3%
Self-employed	20.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	31.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 12.1%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2	1.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.3%
Public insurance	30.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	236	98.3%
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)	233	97.1%
Born in same state	233	97.1%
Born in different state	109	45.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	2.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	52	21.7%
French	25	10.4%
English	20	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	2.9%
Dutch	4	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68323

What city is ZIP code 68323 in?

ZIP code 68323 is primarily assigned to Burchard, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68323 in?

ZIP code 68323 falls within Gage County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68323 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 68323 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68323?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 68323 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 68323 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 68323?

ZIP code 68323 has an estimated population of 240 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68323 in?

ZIP code 68323 observes the CST timezone.