68834 ZIP Code — Eddyville, NE
Dawson County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68834 is located in Eddyville, Nebraska, within Dawson County. It covers approximately 115.52 square miles and serves a population of 180 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
180
population
115.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68834 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68834
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Eddyville | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 180 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 047 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 115.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0033 |
| Longitude | -99.7038 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 308 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.3% | 42.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.1% | 34.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.5% | 20.1% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
180
Population
2
People per sq mi
49.8
Median age
$59,688
Median household income
$41,157
Per capita income
$91,000
Median home value
$625
Median monthly rent
83.9%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
79
Housing units
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
2
7
5–9
6
5
10–14
3
3
15–19
3
8
20–24
6
9
25–34
6
7
35–44
6
16
45–54
12
9
55–59
7
5
60–64
4
20
65–74
15
7
75–84
6
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 32 | 17.8% |
| 18 and over | 148 | 82.2% |
| 65 and over | 53 | 29.4% |
| Median age | 49.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.1%
Hispanic or Latino
7.7%
Two or more races
4.6%
Other race
3.1%
Black or African American
2.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 82.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 6 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 2.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.3% | 42.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.1% | 34.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.5% | 20.1% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
$10k–$15k
16.1%
$15k–$25k
1.1%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
19.5%
$50k–$75k
33.3%
$75k–$100k
6.9%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 16.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 33.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 1.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $59,688 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.4%
$50k–$100k
39.7%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
$150k–$200k
19.2%
$200k–$300k
11.0%
$300k–$500k
2.7%
$500k–$1M
8.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,000 |
| Median rent / month | $625 |
| Owner occupied | 83.9% |
| Renter occupied | 16.1% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 98.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.97 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.3% |
| 3 or more | 33.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 13.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 48.3% |
| Wood | 28.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 50 | 57.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 31 | 35.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6 | 6.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 18 | 20.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 29 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.6% | 4.8% |
| Married | 62.0% | 83.9% |
| Separated | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 1.1% | 3.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
35.8%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Associate's degree
17.2%
Bachelor's degree
11.2%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 7 | 18.9% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 18 | 48.6% |
| High school | 6 | 16.2% |
| College / grad school | 6 | 16.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
39.3%
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Retail trade
9.0%
Professional & management
9.0%
Other services
5.6%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Construction
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.6% |
| Service | 10.1% |
| Sales & office | 7.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 38.2% |
| Production & transportation | 11.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.6% |
| Government | 6.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 92.0% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 54.0 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
9.4%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.1% |
| Retirement income | 12.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.5% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 11.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.2% |
| Under 18 | 12.5% |
| 18–64 years | 28.4% |
| 65 and over | 34.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.1% |
| Public insurance | 47.8% |
| No insurance | 10.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 175 | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 6 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 6 | 3.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 168 | 93.3% |
| Born in same state | 168 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 144 | 80.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12 | 6.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 25.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 29 | 16.1% |
| Italian | 19 | 10.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 10 | 5.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.3% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68834
What city is ZIP code 68834 in?
ZIP code 68834 is primarily assigned to Eddyville, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68834 in?
ZIP code 68834 falls within Dawson County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68834 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 68834 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 68834 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 68834 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 68834 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 68834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68834?
The median home value in ZIP code 68834 is $91,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68834 in?
ZIP code 68834 observes the CST timezone.