68338 ZIP Code — Daykin, NE

Jefferson County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68338 is located in Daykin, Nebraska, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 40.00 square miles and serves a population of 229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68338

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($79,167) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% 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.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68338 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

229

population

40.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68338 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68338

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68338. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Daykin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68453 Tobias (9 mi) 68303 Alexandria (9.2 mi) 68352 Fairbury (10.6 mi) 68445 Swanton (11.1 mi) 68416 Ohiowa (11.4 mi) 68464 Western (11.7 mi) 68424 Plymouth (12 mi) 68377 Jansen (13.8 mi) 68322 Bruning (15.7 mi) 68406 Milligan (15.8 mi) 68465 Wilber (17.7 mi) 68341 De Witt (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	229
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	40.00 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	40.3068
Longitude	-97.2555
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	44.1%	52.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	32.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	12.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	10.5%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

229

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$79,167

Median household income

$44,425

Per capita income

$91,700

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

17.8%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	67	29.3%
18 and over	162	70.7%
65 and over	55	24.0%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	229	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	52.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	32.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	12.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	10.5%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 11.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	11.2%
Median income	$79,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.8%

$50k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,700
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	96.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	21.7%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	20.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	34.0%
4 bedrooms	30.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.3%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	50.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	45.9%
Propane / LP gas	49.0%
Wood	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	65.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	21	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	13	13.3%
Households with children under 18	25	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	41.8%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.3%	17.9%
Married	75.0%	69.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	9.8%	11.5%
Divorced	10.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 26.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	13.0%
Elementary school	25	54.3%
High school	8	17.4%
College / grad school	7	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Agriculture & mining 22.6%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Retail trade 9.6%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Public administration 4.3%

Construction 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Information 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.2%
Service	7.8%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 1.5%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	15.6%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	10.3%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	2.8%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.3%
Public insurance	27.1%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	214	93.4%
Spanish	2	0.9%
Other Indo-European	2	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	228	99.6%
Born in same state	228	99.6%
Born in different state	210	91.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	10%
Italian	11	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	1.7%
English	3	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68338

What city is ZIP code 68338 in?

ZIP code 68338 is primarily assigned to Daykin, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68338 in?

ZIP code 68338 falls within Jefferson County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68338 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 68338 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68338 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 68338 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 68338 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 68338 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68338?

The median home value in ZIP code 68338 is $91,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 68338 in?

ZIP code 68338 observes the CST timezone.