68345 ZIP Code — Du Bois, NE

Pawnee County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68345 is located in Du Bois, Nebraska, within Pawnee County. It covers approximately 46.14 square miles and serves a population of 201 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68345

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 $68,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,000. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 54% 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. An above-average commute of 53 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 68345 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

201

population

46.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68345 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68345

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68345. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Du Bois	Acceptable
Du Bois	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68420 Pawnee City (4.2 mi) 66408 Bern (8.3 mi) 68376 Humboldt (10.8 mi) 68447 Table Rock (11.3 mi) 66404 Baileyville (12.2 mi) 66538 Seneca (12.3 mi) 68337 Dawson (13.4 mi) 68323 Burchard (15.3 mi) 66403 Axtell (15.6 mi) 66541 Summerfield (16.8 mi) 66534 Sabetha (17.9 mi) 68348 Elk Creek (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	201
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	46.14 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	40.0442
Longitude	-96.0671
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	61.9%	55.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	30.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

201

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$40,000

Median household income

$24,963

Per capita income

$68,300

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

100

Housing units

11.6%

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	26	12.9%
18 and over	175	87.1%
65 and over	73	36.3%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Black or African American 1%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	198	98.5%
Black or African American	2	1%
Two or more races	1	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	55.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	30.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 16.7%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 17.7%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	16.7%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	17.7%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
Median income	$40,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.9%

$50k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,300
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	86.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	0.8%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	58.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	11.5%
Propane / LP gas	63.5%
Wood	13.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	4	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	24	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	14	14.6%
Households with children under 18	14	14.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	51.0%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.1%	0.0%
Married	56.6%	68.4%
Separated	7.1%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	14.5%
Divorced	18.2%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 56.7%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	25.0%
Elementary school	9	45.0%
High school	4	20.0%
College / grad school	2	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.5%

Agriculture & mining 16.9%

Construction 13.5%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Other services 4.5%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Retail trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.6%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	7.9%
Natural resources & construction	23.6%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	20.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.4%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	20.2%
Other means	9.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	53.4

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 24.6%

Married-couple families 18.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.2%
Retirement income	13.5%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	9.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.8%
Under 18	23.1%
18–64 years	28.4%
65 and over	45.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	52.2%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	189	94.0%
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)	198	98.5%
Born in same state	198	98.5%
Born in different state	132	65.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	1.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	10.9%
French	16	8%
Arab	6	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	2	1%
Polish	2	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.8%
Internet access	78.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68345

What city is ZIP code 68345 in?

ZIP code 68345 is primarily assigned to Du Bois, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68345 in?

ZIP code 68345 falls within Pawnee County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68345 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 68345 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68345 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 68345 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68345?

21% of residents in ZIP code 68345 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68345?

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 68345 in?

ZIP code 68345 observes the CST timezone.