68823 ZIP Code — Burwell, NE

Garfield County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68823 is located in Burwell, Nebraska, within Garfield County. It covers approximately 929.30 square miles and serves a population of 2,148 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68823

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 $130,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,083. 41% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68823 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,148
population
929.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68823 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68823

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City Status
Burwell Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68637 Ericson (18.8 mi) 68725 Chambers (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,148
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 929.30 sq mi
Water area 9.72 sq mi
Latitude 41.9145
Longitude -98.9909
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 45.8% 45.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 36.9% 36.9% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 14.1% 22.0%
Over $200k 3.2% 3.2% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,148
Population
2
People per sq mi
47.8
Median age
$64,083
Median household income
$31,569
Per capita income
$130,200
Median home value
$590
Median monthly rent
76.3%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
1,079
Housing units
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
34
Under 5
32
75
5–9
71
79
10–14
74
54
15–19
50
45
20–24
42
119
25–34
113
112
35–44
106
109
45–54
103
51
55–59
48
118
60–64
111
149
65–74
141
121
75–84
114
40
85+
37
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1844120.5%
18 and over1,70779.5%
65 and over60228.0%
Median age47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Other race 1.8%
Two or more races 0.5%
Black or African American 0.4%
GroupCount%
White2,08895.5%
Hispanic or Latino391.8%
Other race391.8%
Two or more races120.5%
Black or African American90.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.8% 45.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 36.9% 36.9% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 14.1% 22.0%
Over $200k 3.2% 3.2% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.3%
$10k–$15k 4.5%
$15k–$25k 9.2%
$25k–$35k 7.5%
$35k–$50k 9.4%
$50k–$75k 27.3%
$75k–$100k 19.8%
$100k–$150k 9.8%
$150k–$200k 4.3%
$200k+ 3.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.3%
$10k–$15k4.5%
$15k–$25k9.2%
$25k–$35k7.5%
$35k–$50k9.4%
$50k–$75k27.3%
$75k–$100k19.8%
$100k–$150k9.8%
$150k–$200k4.3%
$200k+3.8%
Median income$64,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%
$50k–$100k 22.0%
$100k–$150k 20.0%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k–$300k 15.7%
$300k–$500k 20.1%
$500k–$1M 2.6%
$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$130,200
Median rent / month$590
Owner occupied76.3%
Renter occupied23.7%
Vacant28.8%
Single-family detached80.3%
Large apartment buildings0.4%
Mobile homes15.9%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.35

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201910.1%
2000–200910.3%
1990–19998.9%
1980–19899.3%
1970–197917.9%
1960–19691.5%
1950–195914.3%
1940–19491.3%
1939 or earlier26.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.6%
1 bedroom9.2%
2 bedrooms31.1%
3 bedrooms36.7%
4 bedrooms18.4%
5+ bedrooms2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.3%
1 vehicle14.4%
2 vehicles35.0%
3 or more45.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas24.5%
Electricity36.5%
Propane / LP gas26.0%
Fuel oil1.2%
Wood8.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family62467.5%
Cohabiting couple404.3%
Male householder, no spouse13314.4%
Female householder, no spouse12713.7%
Households with children under 1819120.7%
Households with seniors (65+)35838.7%
Average household size2.26

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married15.5%10.1%
Married70.6%70.5%
Separated0.0%0.3%
Widowed4.2%11.8%
Divorced9.7%7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%
Some HS, no diploma 3.5%
HS graduate 24.6%
Some college, no degree 25.9%
Associate's degree 13.9%
Bachelor's degree 23.6%
Graduate / professional 7.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.0%
Bachelor's or higher31.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool469.3%
Kindergarten336.7%
Elementary school20741.7%
High school9218.5%
College / grad school11823.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.9%
Education & healthcare 19.3%
Other services 10.1%
Public administration 9.2%
Manufacturing 7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%
Finance & real estate 6.2%
Retail trade 5.0%
Professional & management 4.6%
Information 3.0%
Construction 2.9%
Wholesale trade 2.3%
Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.0%
Service15.3%
Sales & office18.2%
Natural resources & construction21.1%
Production & transportation6.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.6%
Government19.0%
Self-employed17.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.4%
Carpool5.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk13.4%
Work from home4.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)14.9

Poverty

All people 11.8%
Under 18 years 11.9%
18 and over 11.8%
Married-couple families 4.8%
Female-led households 40.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.6%
Retirement income20.6%
Supplemental Security2.4%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP1.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.3%
High blood pressure38.6%
High cholesterol36.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart disease8.4%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma7.9%
Arthritis30.5%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer9.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.1%
Binge drinking18.1%
No physical activity23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.2%
Depression15.7%
Fair or poor health12.3%
Poor mental health10.2%
Poor physical health9.5%
No health insurance11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.6%
Visited dentist69.4%
Cholesterol screening91.5%
Teeth loss10.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1237.2%
Disability%
Any disability13.9%
Under 182.9%
18–64 years7.0%
65 and over36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.0%
Public insurance36.0%
No insurance5.0%
Uninsured under 195.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,08296.9%
Spanish80.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander80.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,13099.2%
Born in same state2,13099.2%
Born in different state1,70679.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen180.8%
Not a US citizen18100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian36216.9%
French22110.3%
Polish562.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab482.2%
Dutch341.6%
English120.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.0%
Internet access85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68823

What city is ZIP code 68823 in?

ZIP code 68823 is primarily assigned to Burwell, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68823 in?

ZIP code 68823 falls within Garfield County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68823 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 68823 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68823 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 68823 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68823?

The median home value in ZIP code 68823 is $130,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 68823?

ZIP code 68823 has an estimated population of 2,148 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68823 in?

ZIP code 68823 observes the CST timezone.

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