68344 ZIP Code — Douglas, NE
Otoe County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68344 is located in Douglas, Nebraska, within Otoe County. It covers approximately 33.38 square miles and serves a population of 481 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68344
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 $162,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,429. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
481
population
33.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68344 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68344
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68344. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Douglas | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68443 Sterling (7.4 mi)
68418 Palmyra (9 mi)
68301 Adams (9.3 mi)
68317 Bennet (9.3 mi)
68454 Unadilla (10.6 mi)
68372 Hickman (11.2 mi)
68358 Firth (11.8 mi)
68446 Syracuse (13.5 mi)
68329 Cook (13.5 mi)
68461 Walton (14.9 mi)
68526 Lincoln (15.1 mi)
68430 Roca (15.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 481 |
| Population density | 14 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 131 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 33.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5664 |
| Longitude | -96.3975 |
| 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 | 36.1% | 38.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.3% | 35.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.6% | 22.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
481
Population
14
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$76,429
Median household income
$39,545
Per capita income
$162,500
Median home value
$1,058
Median monthly rent
87.9%
Home ownership
2.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
175
Housing units
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
17
Under 5
12
36
5–9
27
3
10–14
3
21
15–19
16
13
20–24
10
40
25–34
29
13
35–44
9
46
45–54
33
20
55–59
14
23
60–64
16
38
65–74
27
5
75–84
3
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 135 | 28.1% |
| 18 and over | 346 | 71.9% |
| 65 and over | 80 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.8%
Two or more races
11.8%
Hispanic or Latino
11.3%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 416 | 76.8% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 | 11.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.1% | 38.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.3% | 35.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.6% | 22.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
1.0%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
18.7%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
16.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 16.7% |
| Median income | $76,429 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.2%
$50k–$100k
9.2%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k–$300k
32.8%
$300k–$500k
10.3%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,058 |
| Owner occupied | 87.9% |
| Renter occupied | 12.1% |
| Vacant | 0.5% |
| Single-family detached | 85.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.5% |
| 3 or more | 27.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.0% |
| Electricity | 32.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 62.1% |
| Wood | 3.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 121 | 61.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 0.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 46 | 23.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 30 | 15.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 47 | 23.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 71 | 35.9% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.6% | 9.6% |
| Married | 57.3% | 73.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
12.1%
HS graduate
11.8%
Some college, no degree
33.7%
Associate's degree
15.5%
Bachelor's degree
23.2%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 50 | 48.1% |
| High school | 37 | 35.6% |
| College / grad school | 11 | 10.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
17.9%
Education & healthcare
17.5%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Construction
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
9.2%
Public administration
9.2%
Agriculture & mining
8.7%
Professional & management
7.4%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.3%
Finance & real estate
0.4%
Other services
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.7% |
| Service | 9.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 21.4% |
| Production & transportation | 21.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 18.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.9% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 22.7% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.0 |
Poverty
All people
2.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
4.0%
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 21.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.5% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.7% |
| Poor mental health | 11.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.3% |
| Visited dentist | 67.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 23 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 22.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.3% |
| Public insurance | 23.9% |
| No insurance | 2.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 452 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 61 | 13.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 61 | 13.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 449 | 93.3% |
| Born in same state | 449 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 378 | 78.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 32 | 6.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 31 | 96.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 33 | 6.9% |
| French | 32 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 11 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3 | 0.6% |
| English | 1 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68344
What city is ZIP code 68344 in?
ZIP code 68344 is primarily assigned to Douglas, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68344 in?
ZIP code 68344 falls within Otoe County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68344 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 68344 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68344?
The median home value in ZIP code 68344 is $162,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 68344?
ZIP code 68344 has an estimated population of 481 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68344?
The median household income in ZIP code 68344 is $76,429, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68344 in?
ZIP code 68344 observes the CST timezone.