68018 ZIP Code — Colon, NE

Saunders County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68018 is located in Colon, Nebraska, within Saunders County. It covers approximately 44.67 square miles and serves a population of 547 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68018

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 $174,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $111,250. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

547

population

44.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68018 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68018

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68018. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68015 Cedar Bluffs (4.9 mi) 68041 Mead (6.5 mi) 68040 Malmo (6.8 mi) 68066 Wahoo (9.6 mi) 68025 Fremont (10.7 mi) 68033 Ithaca (12 mi) 68050 Prague (12.1 mi) 68073 Yutan (12.2 mi) 68648 Morse Bluff (12.5 mi) 68064 Valley (12.7 mi) 68070 Weston (13.5 mi) 68649 North Bend (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	547
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	44.67 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	41.3145
Longitude	-96.6101
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	21.7%	33.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	42.3%	28.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

547

Population

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$111,250

Median household income

$33,160

Per capita income

$174,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

148

Housing units

40.9%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	200	36.6%
18 and over	347	63.4%
65 and over	66	12.1%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	522	93.2%
Two or more races	25	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	13	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.7%	33.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	42.3%	28.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 6.4%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 27.2%

$150k–$200k 27.7%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	6.4%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	27.2%
$150k–$200k	27.7%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$111,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 27.0%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	2.3%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	59.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.5%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	28.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	8.7%
2 vehicles	27.7%
3 or more	60.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	35.8%
Propane / LP gas	56.6%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	76.9%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	16	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	18	10.4%
Households with children under 18	73	42.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	34.1%
Average household size	3.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	4.8%
Married	67.5%	85.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	9.0%
Divorced	3.0%	1.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 22.0%

Graduate / professional 18.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	40.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	17.9%
Kindergarten	11	6.1%
Elementary school	85	47.5%
High school	20	11.2%
College / grad school	31	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.4%

Agriculture & mining 17.9%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Public administration 11.5%

Professional & management 6.5%

Construction 5.3%

Other services 4.6%

Retail trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.4%
Service	3.8%
Sales & office	5.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.4%
Government	39.7%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.5%
Carpool	20.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 1.0%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 80.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.5%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	29.5%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	24.0%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.2%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.8%
Public insurance	21.1%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	495	90.5%
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)	547	100.0%
Born in same state	547	100.0%
Born in different state	473	86.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	27	4.9%
German	15	2.7%
Italian	14	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	1.3%
Dutch	5	0.9%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.6%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68018

What city is ZIP code 68018 in?

ZIP code 68018 is primarily assigned to Colon, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68018 in?

ZIP code 68018 falls within Saunders County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68018 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 68018 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68018 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 68018 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68018?

The median home value in ZIP code 68018 is $174,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68018?

The median household income in ZIP code 68018 is $111,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68018 in?

ZIP code 68018 observes the CST timezone.