68835 ZIP Code — Elba, NE

Howard County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68835 is located in Elba, Nebraska, within Howard County. It covers approximately 97.41 square miles and serves a population of 554 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68835

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 $125,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $54,375. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68835 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

554

population

97.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68835 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68835

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68835. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elba	Acceptable
Elba	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68838 Farwell (7.9 mi) 68817 Ashton (9.7 mi) 68873 Saint Paul (10 mi) 68882 Wolbach (13.1 mi) 68820 Boelus (14.3 mi) 68831 Dannebrog (14.4 mi) 68859 North Loup (15.2 mi) 68875 Scotia (16.3 mi) 68871 Rockville (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	554
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	97.41 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	41.3217
Longitude	-98.6219
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	53.0%	44.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.9%	38.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	16.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

554

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$54,375

Median household income

$30,102

Per capita income

$125,800

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

72.4%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

237

Housing units

17.2%

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	107	19.3%
18 and over	447	80.7%
65 and over	130	23.5%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 2.3%

Two or more races 2.1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	527	92.9%
Hispanic or Latino	13	2.3%
Other race	13	2.3%
Two or more races	12	2.1%
Black or African American	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	44.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.9%	38.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	16.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 25.5%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	25.5%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$54,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.6%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,800
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	72.4%
Renter occupied	27.6%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	27.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	35.4%
Propane / LP gas	43.6%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	12.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	108	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	75	30.9%
Female householder, no spouse	54	22.2%
Households with children under 18	72	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	40.7%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	15.8%
Married	48.9%	57.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.7%	7.2%
Divorced	17.4%	19.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.7%
Kindergarten	9	8.4%
Elementary school	34	31.8%
High school	52	48.6%
College / grad school	8	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 36.7%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Construction 8.4%

Retail trade 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Public administration 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Professional & management 0.6%

Other services 0.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.2%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	25.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	27.4%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	534	96.4%
Spanish	9	1.7%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	1.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	549	99.1%
Born in same state	549	99.1%
Born in different state	509	91.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.9%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	55	9.9%
Italian	51	9.2%
French	50	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	36	6.5%
English	26	4.7%
Polish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68835

What city is ZIP code 68835 in?

ZIP code 68835 is primarily assigned to Elba, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68835 in?

ZIP code 68835 falls within Howard County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68835 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 68835 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68835?

The median home value in ZIP code 68835 is $125,800.

Does ZIP code 68835 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 68835 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 68835?

ZIP code 68835 has an estimated population of 554 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68835 in?

ZIP code 68835 observes the CST timezone.