68348 ZIP Code — Elk Creek, NE

Johnson County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68348 is located in Elk Creek, Nebraska, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 44.06 square miles and serves a population of 263 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68348

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 $100,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,917. 72% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 68348 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

263

population

44.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68348 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68348

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68348. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elk Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68450 Tecumseh (6.7 mi) 68447 Table Rock (8.1 mi) 68378 Johnson (13.4 mi) 68332 Crab Orchard (13.5 mi) 68305 Auburn (13.6 mi) 68329 Cook (14 mi) 68420 Pawnee City (15.1 mi) 68443 Sterling (15.2 mi) 68379 Julian (16.1 mi) 68376 Humboldt (18 mi) 68323 Burchard (18.3 mi) 68345 Du Bois (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	263
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	44.06 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.3056
Longitude	-96.1515
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	35.7%	50.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	47.8%	30.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	16.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

263

Population

People per sq mi

65.2

Median age

$65,917

Median household income

$32,897

Per capita income

$100,000

Median home value

$320

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

135

Housing units

6.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	29	11.0%
18 and over	234	89.0%
65 and over	136	51.7%
Median age	65.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 4.9%

Group	Count	%
White	250	95.1%
Two or more races	13	4.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.7%	50.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	47.8%	30.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	16.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 34.7%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	34.7%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
Median income	$65,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.8%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,000
Median rent / month	$320
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	89.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.4%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	0.7%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	36.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	24.6%
3 or more	51.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	33.1%
Propane / LP gas	51.7%
Fuel oil	6.8%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	33	28.0%
Households with children under 18	15	12.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	72.0%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	23.9%
Married	69.4%	56.0%
Separated	0.0%	3.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.5%
Divorced	4.6%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 59.4%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	12	50.0%
High school	8	33.3%
College / grad school	4	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.8%

Retail trade 26.0%

Other services 13.0%

Professional & management 11.4%

Education & healthcare 8.1%

Public administration 6.5%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	28.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	15.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 17.2%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.0%
Retirement income	39.0%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1	0.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.5%
65 and over	7.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	62.4%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	254	96.6%
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)	263	100.0%
Born in same state	263	100.0%
Born in different state	237	90.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	34	12.9%
French	19	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68348

What city is ZIP code 68348 in?

ZIP code 68348 is primarily assigned to Elk Creek, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68348 in?

ZIP code 68348 falls within Johnson County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68348 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 68348 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68348 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 68348 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68348?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 68348 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 68348 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 68348 in?

ZIP code 68348 observes the CST timezone.