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Boyd County
Butte, NE
68722
68722 ZIP Code — Butte, NE
Boyd County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68722 is located in
Butte ,
Nebraska ,
within Boyd County .
It covers approximately 97.66 square miles and serves a population of
464 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 402 .
About ZIP code 68722
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 $58,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $47,500. 38% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 68722 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
464
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
015
Geography
Land area
97.66 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
42.9114
Longitude
-98.8310
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
402
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.0%
49.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
34.9%
31.1%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
18.7%
16.3%
22.0%
Over $200k
1.4%
3.5%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$47,500
Median household income
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 56 12.1% 18 and over 408 87.9% 65 and over 152 32.8% Median age 52.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.7%
Group Count % White 402 77.8% Hispanic or Latino 53 10.3% Two or more races 32 6.2% Other race 21 4.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 9 1.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.0%
49.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
34.9%
31.1%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
18.7%
16.3%
22.0%
Over $200k
1.4%
3.5%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.4% $10k–$15k 8.1% $15k–$25k 5.9% $25k–$35k 13.4% $35k–$50k 19.4% $50k–$75k 19.4% $75k–$100k 12.4% $100k–$150k 7.5% $150k–$200k 8.1% $200k+ 0.5% Median income $47,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $58,200 Median rent / month $588 Owner occupied 84.9% Renter occupied 15.1% Vacant 21.2% Single-family detached 89.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.7% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.45
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.4% 2000–2009 3.8% 1990–1999 5.1% 1980–1989 3.0% 1970–1979 12.7% 1960–1969 13.6% 1950–1959 5.9% 1940–1949 7.2% 1939 or earlier 48.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.9% 2 bedrooms 22.9% 3 bedrooms 35.2% 4 bedrooms 27.1% 5+ bedrooms 8.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.7% 1 vehicle 26.3% 2 vehicles 28.0% 3 or more 43.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 10.2% Electricity 36.0% Propane / LP gas 36.0% Fuel oil 1.6% Wood 15.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 96 51.6% Cohabiting couple 8 4.3% Male householder, no spouse 39 21.0% Female householder, no spouse 43 23.1% Households with children under 18 23 12.4% Households with seniors (65+) 78 41.9% Average household size 2.34
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.3% 25.9% Married 55.8% 51.9% Separated 0.5% 0.0% Widowed 7.0% 15.6% Divorced 7.4% 6.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Graduate / professional
18.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.5% Bachelor's or higher 30.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 26 51.0% High school 21 41.2% College / grad school 4 7.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Agriculture & mining
16.2%
Transportation & utilities
15.5%
Public administration
4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Professional & management
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.9% Service 20.3% Sales & office 13.4% Natural resources & construction 18.6% Production & transportation 18.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.0% Government 8.9% Self-employed 23.4% Unpaid family workers 0.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.0% Carpool 7.4% Public transit 2.8% Walk 7.8% Work from home 2.8% Other means 2.1% Avg commute (minutes) 16.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
63.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.2% Retirement income 16.1% Supplemental Security 8.6% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 3.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.0% High blood pressure 39.6% High cholesterol 35.6% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 7.9% Arthritis 30.4% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 9.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.1% Binge drinking 17.3% No physical activity 24.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.3% Depression 15.5% Fair or poor health 13.3% Poor mental health 10.6% Poor physical health 9.9% No health insurance 12.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.4% Visited dentist 65.0% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 12.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 38 9.3%
Disability % Any disability 13.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 14.5% 65 and over 17.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.8% Public insurance 44.3% No insurance 5.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 457 98.5% Spanish 6 1.3% Other Indo-European 6 1.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 411 88.6% Born in same state 411 88.6% Born in different state 269 58.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 53 11.4% Not a US citizen 32 60.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 56 12.1% French 29 6.3% Arab 21 4.5%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 11 2.4% English 3 0.6% Polish 2 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.1% Internet access 82.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68722
What city is ZIP code 68722 in?
ZIP code 68722 is primarily assigned to Butte, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68722 in?
ZIP code 68722 falls within Boyd County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68722 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 68722 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 68722 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 68722 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 68722 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 68722 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68722?
The median home value in ZIP code 68722 is $58,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 68722 in?
ZIP code 68722 observes the CST timezone.
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