68730 ZIP Code — Crofton, NE

Knox County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68730 is located in Crofton, Nebraska, within Knox County. It covers approximately 149.10 square miles and serves a population of 2,058 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68730

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 $184,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,985. 37% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68730 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,058

population

149.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68730 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68730

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68730. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crofton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68718 Bloomfield (8 mi) 68736 Fordyce (11.9 mi) 68774 Saint Helena (13 mi) 57078 Yankton (14 mi) 57063 Tabor (14.4 mi) 68786 Wausa (16.8 mi) 68739 Hartington (17.4 mi) 68724 Center (18 mi) 57031 Gayville (19.6 mi) 57046 Mission Hill (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,058
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	149.10 sq mi
Water area	12.38 sq mi
Latitude	42.7460
Longitude	-97.5538
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	32.7%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.5%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	14.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,058

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$76,985

Median household income

$35,992

Per capita income

$184,000

Median home value

$709

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

1,011

Housing units

24.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

104

35–44

120

115

45–54

132

55–59

118

60–64

135

131

65–74

149

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	476	23.1%
18 and over	1,582	76.9%
65 and over	458	22.3%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 3.4%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,975	96%
Two or more races	71	3.4%
Asian	8	0.4%
Black or African American	2	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.7%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.5%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	14.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	22.7%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$76,985

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,000
Median rent / month	$709
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	27.2%
Single-family detached	91.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	22.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	41.7%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.5%
Electricity	45.1%
Propane / LP gas	27.5%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	512	62.1%
Cohabiting couple	46	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	150	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	117	14.2%
Households with children under 18	191	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	320	38.8%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	19.8%
Married	61.7%	60.8%
Separated	0.4%	0.7%
Widowed	4.0%	10.6%
Divorced	10.7%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	3.5%
Kindergarten	6	1.4%
Elementary school	220	51.9%
High school	106	25.0%
College / grad school	77	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Agriculture & mining 16.8%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Retail trade 10.0%

Other services 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Construction 4.8%

Professional & management 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.5%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.6%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	22.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	15.8%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.6%
Public insurance	32.7%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,912	92.9%
Spanish	10	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	8	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,046	99.4%
Born in same state	2,046	99.4%
Born in different state	717	34.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.6%
Not a US citizen	9	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	233	11.3%
French	148	7.2%
Arab	115	5.6%
Polish	107	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	1.7%
Dutch	16	0.8%
German	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68730

What city is ZIP code 68730 in?

ZIP code 68730 is primarily assigned to Crofton, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68730 in?

ZIP code 68730 falls within Knox County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68730 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 68730 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68730 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 68730 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68730?

The median home value in ZIP code 68730 is $184,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 68730?

ZIP code 68730 has an estimated population of 2,058 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68730 in?

ZIP code 68730 observes the CST timezone.