68837 ZIP Code — Elyria, NE
Valley County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68837 is located in Elyria, Nebraska, within Valley County. It covers approximately 26.97 square miles and serves a population of 74 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
74
population
26.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68837 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68837
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Elyria | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 74 |
| Population density | 3 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 175 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6974 |
| Longitude | -99.0680 |
| 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 | 26.5% | 47.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 73.5% | 35.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 12.8% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
74
Population
3
People per sq mi
57.3
Median age
$70,833
Median household income
$36,204
Per capita income
$225,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.9%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
41
Housing units
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
5–9
2
3
10–14
2
2
25–34
2
6
35–44
5
1
45–54
0
8
55–59
7
6
60–64
4
4
65–74
4
8
75–84
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10 | 13.5% |
| 18 and over | 64 | 86.5% |
| 65 and over | 23 | 31.1% |
| Median age | 57.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.5% | 47.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 73.5% | 35.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 12.8% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
47.2%
$75k–$100k
19.4%
$100k–$150k
25.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 47.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.0% |
| Median income | $70,833 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.9%
$50k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
6.3%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k–$300k
21.9%
$300k–$500k
21.9%
$500k–$1M
9.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter occupied | 11.1% |
| Vacant | 20.0% |
| Single-family detached | 97.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.06 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 73.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.8% |
| 3 or more | 47.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.7% |
| Electricity | 30.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 27.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 22 | 61.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 22.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7 | 19.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 44.4% |
| Average household size | 2.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 16.1% | 24.2% |
| Married | 67.7% | 69.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
42.2%
Some college, no degree
29.7%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 25.0% |
| Elementary school | 6 | 75.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
18.4%
Retail trade
18.4%
Public administration
15.8%
Construction
13.2%
Education & healthcare
13.2%
Transportation & utilities
10.5%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Other services
5.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.7% |
| Service | 5.3% |
| Sales & office | 26.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 28.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 63.2% |
| Government | 28.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 92.1% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.8% |
| Retirement income | 19.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.0% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 11.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.9% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2 | 3.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 2.4% |
| 65 and over | 56.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.7% |
| Public insurance | 29.7% |
| No insurance | 5.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 74 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 74 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 74 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 68 | 91.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 13 | 17.6% |
| Italian | 4 | 5.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4 | 5.4% |
| Dutch | 1 | 1.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.6% |
| Internet access | 88.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68837
What city is ZIP code 68837 in?
ZIP code 68837 is primarily assigned to Elyria, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68837 in?
ZIP code 68837 falls within Valley County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68837 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 68837 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 68837 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 68837 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 68837 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 68837 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 68837?
ZIP code 68837 has an estimated population of 74 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68837 in?
ZIP code 68837 observes the CST timezone.