68349 ZIP Code — Elmwood, NE
Cass County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68349 is located in Elmwood, Nebraska, within Cass County. It covers approximately 48.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,198 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68349
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 $220,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $86,563. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,198
population
48.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68349 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68349
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68349. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Elmwood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68347 Eagle (6.1 mi)
68407 Murdock (7 mi)
68454 Unadilla (9 mi)
68307 Avoca (9.3 mi)
68463 Weeping Water (9.4 mi)
68418 Palmyra (10.3 mi)
68527 Lincoln (11.7 mi)
68461 Walton (12 mi)
68366 Greenwood (12.2 mi)
68520 Lincoln (12.4 mi)
68417 Otoe (12.5 mi)
68446 Syracuse (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,198 |
| Population density | 25 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8272 |
| Longitude | -96.3027 |
| 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 | 31.3% | 32.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 34.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.2% | 27.8% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
1,198
Population
25
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$86,563
Median household income
$42,327
Per capita income
$220,700
Median home value
$845
Median monthly rent
86.7%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
454
Housing units
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
35
Under 5
39
51
5–9
56
28
10–14
32
36
15–19
41
21
20–24
23
86
25–34
97
73
35–44
81
51
45–54
57
34
55–59
39
22
60–64
24
72
65–74
80
28
75–84
32
28
85+
32
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 302 | 25.2% |
| 18 and over | 896 | 74.8% |
| 65 and over | 272 | 22.7% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.7%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,141 | 91.7% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.3% | 32.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 34.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.2% | 27.8% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
8.4%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
2.7%
$35k–$50k
7.3%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
18.4%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $86,563 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.8%
$50k–$100k
8.7%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k–$300k
28.7%
$300k–$500k
20.2%
$500k–$1M
10.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,700 |
| Median rent / month | $845 |
| Owner occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter occupied | 13.3% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 89.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% |
| 3 or more | 39.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.6% |
| Electricity | 25.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.7% |
| Fuel oil | 2.9% |
| Wood | 3.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 306 | 62.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 41 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 64 | 13.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 79 | 16.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 165 | 33.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 177 | 36.1% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.6% | 20.5% |
| Married | 67.3% | 63.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
22.5%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
15.2%
Bachelor's degree
23.4%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 42 | 13.2% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 0.6% |
| Elementary school | 136 | 42.9% |
| High school | 73 | 23.0% |
| College / grad school | 64 | 20.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Retail trade
11.8%
Finance & real estate
11.8%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Agriculture & mining
7.4%
Construction
6.9%
Public administration
5.9%
Professional & management
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Other services
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.9% |
| Service | 10.1% |
| Sales & office | 26.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.2% |
| Government | 21.9% |
| Self-employed | 9.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.8% |
| Carpool | 2.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 15.7% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
Poverty
All people
5.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 27.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 21.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.0% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 68 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 32.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.5% |
| Public insurance | 28.7% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,124 | 93.8% |
| 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) | 1,198 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,198 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 995 | 83.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 102 | 8.5% |
| Italian | 96 | 8% |
| Arab | 56 | 4.7% |
| Dutch | 21 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 14 | 1.2% |
| English | 13 | 1.1% |
| German | 3 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 85.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68349
What city is ZIP code 68349 in?
ZIP code 68349 is primarily assigned to Elmwood, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68349 in?
ZIP code 68349 falls within Cass County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68349 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 68349 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 68349?
ZIP code 68349 has an estimated population of 1,198 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68349?
The median home value in ZIP code 68349 is $220,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68349?
The median household income in ZIP code 68349 is $86,563, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68349 in?
ZIP code 68349 observes the CST timezone.