68340 ZIP Code — Deshler, NE

Thayer County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68340 is located in Deshler, Nebraska, within Thayer County. It covers approximately 54.53 square miles and serves a population of 991 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68340

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 $90,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($56,786) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

991

population

54.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68340 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68340

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68340. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Deshler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68370 Hebron (5.5 mi) 68325 Byron (6 mi) 68974 Ruskin (7.2 mi) 68327 Chester (8.2 mi) 68326 Carleton (11.8 mi) 68943 Hardy (11.9 mi) 68335 Davenport (12.2 mi) 66964 Republic (13.8 mi) 68322 Bruning (16.4 mi) 66959 Munden (16.5 mi) 68961 Nelson (17.3 mi) 68436 Shickley (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	991
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	54.53 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	40.1325
Longitude	-97.7410
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	47.8%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	12.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

991

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$56,786

Median household income

$32,949

Per capita income

$90,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

339

Housing units

22.8%

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	270	27.2%
18 and over	721	72.8%
65 and over	259	26.1%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Group	Count	%
White	929	88.4%
Two or more races	62	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	60	5.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	12.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 17.4%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	17.4%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$56,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 38.3%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.9%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	0.5%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	18.9%
1940–1949	12.6%
1939 or earlier	37.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	24.0%
4 bedrooms	29.9%
5+ bedrooms	10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.3%
Electricity	32.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Wood	2.3%
No fuel used	6.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	223	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	29	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	40	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	94	24.4%
Households with children under 18	136	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	152	39.4%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	18.1%
Married	63.0%	57.0%
Separated	1.1%	3.1%
Widowed	2.2%	10.0%
Divorced	10.1%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	9.1%
Kindergarten	10	4.1%
Elementary school	113	46.5%
High school	71	29.2%
College / grad school	27	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.4%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Retail trade 12.2%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Construction 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Other services 4.8%

Professional & management 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	16.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.8

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 28.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	15.0%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	19.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	40.9%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	12.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	929	93.7%
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)	991	100.0%
Born in same state	989	99.8%
Born in different state	769	77.6%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	103	10.4%
English	58	5.9%
Italian	58	5.9%
Arab	27	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	23	2.3%
German	7	0.7%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68340

What city is ZIP code 68340 in?

ZIP code 68340 is primarily assigned to Deshler, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68340 in?

ZIP code 68340 falls within Thayer County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68340 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 68340 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68340 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 68340 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68340?

The median home value in ZIP code 68340 is $90,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 68340?

ZIP code 68340 has an estimated population of 991 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68340 in?

ZIP code 68340 observes the CST timezone.