68635 ZIP Code — Dwight, NE
Butler County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68635 is located in Dwight, Nebraska, within Butler County. It covers approximately 48.02 square miles and serves a population of 454 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68635
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 $166,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $82,188.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
454
population
48.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68635 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68635
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68635. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dwight | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68626 Brainard (5.2 mi)
68314 Bee (5.6 mi)
68065 Valparaiso (9.3 mi)
68360 Garland (10.3 mi)
68669 Ulysses (10.5 mi)
68439 Staplehurst (11.6 mi)
68014 Bruno (12.4 mi)
68070 Weston (13.2 mi)
68632 David City (13.6 mi)
68434 Seward (13.7 mi)
68428 Raymond (14 mi)
68667 Surprise (15 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 454 |
| Population density | 9 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0897 |
| Longitude | -97.0235 |
| 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 | 27.3% | 42.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.2% | 32.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.8% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
454
Population
9
People per sq mi
50.4
Median age
$82,188
Median household income
$47,693
Per capita income
$166,700
Median home value
$779
Median monthly rent
71.3%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
197
Housing units
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
Under 5
3
6
5–9
3
5
10–14
3
20
15–19
13
33
20–24
21
29
25–34
18
19
35–44
11
60
45–54
37
30
55–59
19
33
60–64
21
33
65–74
21
7
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 52 | 11.5% |
| 18 and over | 402 | 88.5% |
| 65 and over | 65 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 50.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Other race
3.6%
Two or more races
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 434 | 91.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 17 | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.3% | 42.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.2% | 32.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.8% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
19.6%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
23.9%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 23.9% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $82,188 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
16.5%
$100k–$150k
26.8%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k–$300k
15.2%
$300k–$500k
9.1%
$1M+
12.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,700 |
| Median rent / month | $779 |
| Owner occupied | 71.3% |
| Renter occupied | 28.7% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
| Single-family detached | 93.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 47.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 16.1% |
| 3 or more | 57.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 67.8% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 128 | 55.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 12 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 62 | 27.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 28 | 12.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 35 | 15.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 53 | 23.0% |
| Average household size | 1.97 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.6% | 18.5% |
| Married | 51.7% | 71.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 3.0% | 4.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
0.9%
HS graduate
38.9%
Some college, no degree
14.0%
Associate's degree
26.0%
Bachelor's degree
13.7%
Graduate / professional
2.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2 | 2.4% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 14 | 16.5% |
| High school | 30 | 35.3% |
| College / grad school | 35 | 41.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
19.5%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Education & healthcare
14.9%
Agriculture & mining
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Retail trade
6.8%
Other services
5.8%
Public administration
5.5%
Professional & management
5.2%
Construction
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.7% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.2% |
| Production & transportation | 24.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.2% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 1.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.0% |
| Work from home | 11.4% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.0% |
| Retirement income | 13.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Depression | 16.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 10.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 24 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 38.5% |
| 18–64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 and over | 58.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 92.5% |
| Public insurance | 17.0% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 446 | 98.2% |
| Spanish | 22 | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 15 | 3.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 441 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 441 | 97.1% |
| Born in different state | 405 | 89.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 19 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 8 | 1.8% |
| French | 6 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.7% |
| Internet access | 84.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68635
What city is ZIP code 68635 in?
ZIP code 68635 is primarily assigned to Dwight, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68635 in?
ZIP code 68635 falls within Butler County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68635?
The median home value in ZIP code 68635 is $166,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 68635?
ZIP code 68635 has an estimated population of 454 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68635?
The median household income in ZIP code 68635 is $82,188, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68635 in?
ZIP code 68635 observes the CST timezone.