68333 ZIP Code — Crete, NE
Saline County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68333 is located in Crete, Nebraska, within Saline County. It covers approximately 110.14 square miles and serves a population of 8,727 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68333
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $72,400.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
8,727
population
110.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68333 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68333
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68333. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Crete | Acceptable |
| Crete | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68343 Dorchester (7.1 mi)
68368 Hallam (8.9 mi)
68465 Wilber (9.2 mi)
68339 Denton (10.3 mi)
68404 Martell (11.4 mi)
68328 Clatonia (11.8 mi)
68405 Milford (12.9 mi)
68532 Lincoln (13.9 mi)
68523 Lincoln (14.1 mi)
68464 Western (14.3 mi)
68423 Pleasant Dale (14.6 mi)
68359 Friend (15 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,727 |
| Population density | 79 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 151 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 110.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.42 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6108 |
| Longitude | -96.9707 |
| 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 | 53.5% | 44.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 31.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 20.1% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
8,727
Population
79
People per sq mi
36.3
Median age
$72,400
Median household income
$30,352
Per capita income
$188,200
Median home value
$803
Median monthly rent
71.7%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
2,297
Housing units
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
303
Under 5
292
225
5–9
216
402
10–14
387
462
15–19
444
256
20–24
245
502
25–34
482
473
35–44
454
562
45–54
540
293
55–59
282
271
60–64
261
500
65–74
481
143
75–84
138
58
85+
55
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,238 | 25.6% |
| 18 and over | 6,489 | 74.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,375 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.7%
Hispanic or Latino
12.7%
Other race
10.1%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
3.4%
Black or African American
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,667 | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,275 | 12.7% |
| Other race | 1,012 | 10.1% |
| Two or more races | 551 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 339 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 134 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.5% | 44.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 31.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 20.1% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
9.9%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.9% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $72,400 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.3%
$50k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k–$300k
25.3%
$300k–$500k
15.4%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,200 |
| Median rent / month | $803 |
| Owner occupied | 71.7% |
| Renter occupied | 28.3% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
| Single-family detached | 75.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.7% |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% |
| 3 or more | 43.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.2% |
| Electricity | 44.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.5% |
| Wood | 3.2% |
| No fuel used | 2.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,745 | 59.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 168 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 526 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 473 | 16.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,153 | 39.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 852 | 29.3% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Married | 51.6% | 55.8% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
19.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
23.9%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 75.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 160 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 109 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 956 | 34.8% |
| High school | 658 | 23.9% |
| College / grad school | 867 | 31.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Manufacturing
22.7%
Public administration
9.6%
Construction
8.3%
Retail trade
7.9%
Professional & management
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Other services
2.3%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.1% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 12.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 30.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.1% |
| Government | 19.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 5.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.8 |
Poverty
All people
14.0%
Under 18 years
22.0%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
20.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 12.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 28.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 29.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 22.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.6% |
| Visited dentist | 54.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.9% |
| Teeth loss | 20.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 295 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 51.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.0% |
| Public insurance | 28.5% |
| No insurance | 15.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 19.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,132 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 1,264 | 15.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,118 | 13.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 75 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,081 | 81.1% |
| Born in same state | 7,034 | 80.6% |
| Born in different state | 5,290 | 60.6% |
| Foreign born | 47 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,646 | 18.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 574 | 34.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 753 | 8.6% |
| Italian | 711 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 150 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 127 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 116 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 61 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.3% |
| German | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.4% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68333
What city is ZIP code 68333 in?
ZIP code 68333 is primarily assigned to Crete, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68333 in?
ZIP code 68333 falls within Saline County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68333?
The median home value in ZIP code 68333 is $188,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 68333?
ZIP code 68333 has an estimated population of 8,727 residents, with a density of 79 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68333?
The median household income in ZIP code 68333 is $72,400, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68333 in?
ZIP code 68333 observes the CST timezone.