68723 ZIP Code — Carroll, NE

Wayne County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68723 is located in Carroll, Nebraska, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 66.03 square miles and serves a population of 654 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68723

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 $144,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,134. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 36% 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 17 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

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

Overall, ZIP code 68723 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

654
population
66.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68723 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68723

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City Status
Carroll Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68717 Belden (7 mi) 68790 Winside (9.5 mi) 68771 Randolph (9.7 mi) 68740 Hoskins (10 mi) 68787 Wayne (10.5 mi) 68745 Laurel (12.5 mi) 68728 Concord (14.1 mi) 68784 Wakefield (15.3 mi) 68727 Coleridge (15.6 mi) 68732 Dixon (17.3 mi) 68765 Osmond (19.5 mi) 68710 Allen (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 654
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 179
Geography
Land area 66.03 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 42.2934
Longitude -97.1933
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 22.3% 40.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 50.9% 38.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 26.7% 17.7% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

654
Population
10
People per sq mi
34.6
Median age
$100,134
Median household income
$35,221
Per capita income
$144,600
Median home value
$840
Median monthly rent
93.3%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
0.3%
Unemployment
278
Housing units
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
20
15
5–9
17
14
10–14
17
40
15–19
45
10
20–24
12
57
25–34
65
20
35–44
22
37
45–54
42
22
55–59
26
15
60–64
18
47
65–74
54
7
75–84
8
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1818027.5%
18 and over47472.5%
65 and over12218.7%
Median age34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Two or more races 0.8%
Other race 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White64297.4%
Hispanic or Latino50.8%
Two or more races50.8%
Other race50.8%
Asian20.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 22.3% 40.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 50.9% 38.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 26.7% 17.7% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.9%
$15k–$25k 1.6%
$25k–$35k 8.2%
$35k–$50k 6.3%
$50k–$75k 22.4%
$75k–$100k 7.1%
$100k–$150k 42.4%
$150k–$200k 8.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.9%
$15k–$25k1.6%
$25k–$35k8.2%
$35k–$50k6.3%
$50k–$75k22.4%
$75k–$100k7.1%
$100k–$150k42.4%
$150k–$200k8.2%
Median income$100,134

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%
$50k–$100k 27.3%
$100k–$150k 14.7%
$150k–$200k 8.8%
$200k–$300k 17.2%
$300k–$500k 15.5%
$1M+ 6.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$144,600
Median rent / month$840
Owner occupied93.3%
Renter occupied6.7%
Vacant13.6%
Single-family detached98.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.0%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.56

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201922.7%
2000–20091.7%
1990–19991.0%
1980–19894.4%
1970–19792.7%
1960–196910.2%
1950–19593.7%
1940–19491.0%
1939 or earlier52.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom14.2%
2 bedrooms19.0%
3 bedrooms23.7%
4 bedrooms24.7%
5+ bedrooms18.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.4%
1 vehicle6.3%
2 vehicles37.3%
3 or more56.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.5%
Electricity14.5%
Propane / LP gas46.3%
Fuel oil31.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family19174.9%
Cohabiting couple20.8%
Male householder, no spouse4316.9%
Female householder, no spouse197.5%
Households with children under 188031.4%
Households with seniors (65+)8633.7%
Average household size2.56

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married15.9%28.7%
Married69.3%68.5%
Separated0.4%0.0%
Widowed11.4%1.7%
Divorced3.0%1.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.9%
HS graduate 36.5%
Some college, no degree 14.8%
Associate's degree 13.5%
Bachelor's degree 31.2%
Graduate / professional 1.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.1%
Bachelor's or higher32.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool31.9%
Kindergarten42.6%
Elementary school4629.7%
High school8353.5%
College / grad school1912.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 24.8%
Finance & real estate 15.6%
Education & healthcare 11.5%
Transportation & utilities 11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%
Other services 6.9%
Construction 6.1%
Manufacturing 4.3%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Retail trade 2.9%
Professional & management 2.0%
Public administration 1.7%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts42.1%
Service16.1%
Sales & office16.4%
Natural resources & construction8.1%
Production & transportation17.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.5%
Government10.4%
Self-employed16.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone65.3%
Carpool10.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home24.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)16.8

Poverty

All people 3.5%
Under 18 years 5.0%
18 and over 3.0%
Married-couple families 2.1%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.1%
Retirement income17.6%
Supplemental Security5.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.0%
High blood pressure33.3%
High cholesterol32.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart disease6.6%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma7.6%
Arthritis23.7%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease5.6%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.8%
Binge drinking23.1%
No physical activity19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.2%
Depression15.6%
Fair or poor health10.0%
Poor mental health10.4%
Poor physical health8.2%
No health insurance11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.2%
Visited dentist69.3%
Cholesterol screening89.0%
Teeth loss9.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans173.6%
Disability%
Any disability12.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years9.7%
65 and over40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance87.5%
Public insurance23.9%
No insurance2.6%
Uninsured under 191.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only61694.2%
Spanish50.8%
Other Indo-European50.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)64999.2%
Born in same state64198.0%
Born in different state57788.2%
Foreign born81.2%
Naturalized citizen50.8%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian588.9%
Arab406.1%
French396%
AncestryCount%
Dutch91.4%
Polish50.8%
English20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.0%
Internet access85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68723

What city is ZIP code 68723 in?

ZIP code 68723 is primarily assigned to Carroll, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68723 in?

ZIP code 68723 falls within Wayne County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68723 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 68723 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68723 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 68723 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68723?

The median home value in ZIP code 68723 is $144,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 68723?

ZIP code 68723 has an estimated population of 654 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68723 in?

ZIP code 68723 observes the CST timezone.

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