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Burt County
Decatur, NE
68020
68020 ZIP Code — Decatur, NE
Burt County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68020 is located in
Decatur ,
Nebraska ,
within Burt County .
It covers approximately 77.12 square miles and serves a population of
626 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 402 .
About ZIP code 68020
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 $92,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,972. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 68020 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
626
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
77.12 sq mi
Water area
2.19 sq mi
Latitude
41.9815
Longitude
-96.2573
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
402
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.9%
47.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
36.1%
33.3%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
12.6%
15.6%
22.0%
Over $200k
4.4%
3.6%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$55,972
Median household income
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 53 8.5% 18 and over 573 91.5% 65 and over 204 32.6% Median age 54.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
12.5%
Group Count % White 534 85.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 78 12.5% Two or more races 14 2.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.9%
47.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
36.1%
33.3%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
12.6%
15.6%
22.0%
Over $200k
4.4%
3.6%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.4% $10k–$15k 6.0% $15k–$25k 13.0% $25k–$35k 4.0% $35k–$50k 12.0% $50k–$75k 17.4% $75k–$100k 21.1% $100k–$150k 7.7% $150k–$200k 2.0% $200k+ 5.4% Median income $55,972
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $92,500 Median rent / month $325 Owner occupied 77.6% Renter occupied 22.4% Vacant 30.6% Single-family detached 80.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.4% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.09
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.0% 2000–2009 4.4% 1990–1999 9.7% 1980–1989 4.9% 1970–1979 11.4% 1960–1969 11.6% 1950–1959 9.5% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 36.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.2% 1 bedroom 13.2% 2 bedrooms 29.5% 3 bedrooms 36.4% 4 bedrooms 11.4% 5+ bedrooms 2.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.4% 1 vehicle 18.4% 2 vehicles 41.8% 3 or more 30.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.3% Electricity 17.4% Propane / LP gas 63.5% Wood 12.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 92 30.8% Cohabiting couple 20 6.7% Male householder, no spouse 98 32.8% Female householder, no spouse 89 29.8% Households with children under 18 31 10.4% Households with seniors (65+) 163 54.5% Average household size 2.09
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.3% 22.9% Married 32.3% 31.9% Separated 1.3% 3.5% Widowed 4.7% 17.0% Divorced 15.3% 24.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.8% Bachelor's or higher 12.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 3.4% Kindergarten 2 3.4% Elementary school 28 47.5% High school 23 39.0% College / grad school 4 6.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Public administration
13.1%
Agriculture & mining
10.8%
Transportation & utilities
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Professional & management
5.4%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.2% Service 16.9% Sales & office 19.2% Natural resources & construction 13.5% Production & transportation 26.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.0% Government 30.4% Self-employed 4.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.2% Carpool 19.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.7% Work from home 2.3% Other means 5.4% Avg commute (minutes) 27.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.8%
Female-led households
21.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 63.9% Retirement income 23.7% Supplemental Security 9.4% Cash public assistance 7.4% Food stamps / SNAP 10.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.5% High blood pressure 41.7% High cholesterol 40.0% Diabetes 13.9% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 8.8% Arthritis 33.8% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 9.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.8% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 26.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.8% Depression 16.2% Fair or poor health 15.5% Poor mental health 11.3% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 13.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.6% Visited dentist 59.6% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 14.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 50 8.7%
Disability % Any disability 13.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.3% 65 and over 24.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.5% Public insurance 44.6% No insurance 19.0% Uninsured under 19 21.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 620 99.0% Spanish 2 0.3% Other Indo-European 2 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 624 99.7% Born in same state 624 99.7% Born in different state 358 57.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 73 11.7% French 36 5.8% Arab 28 4.5%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 23 3.7% English 14 2.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.8% Internet access 82.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68020
What city is ZIP code 68020 in?
ZIP code 68020 is primarily assigned to Decatur, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68020 in?
ZIP code 68020 falls within Burt County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68020 have a large retiree population?
64% of households in ZIP code 68020 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 68020 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 68020 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68020?
22% of residents in ZIP code 68020 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68020?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 68020 in?
ZIP code 68020 observes the CST timezone.
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