68637 ZIP Code — Ericson, NE

Wheeler County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68637 is located in Ericson, Nebraska, within Wheeler County. It covers approximately 161.38 square miles and serves a population of 258 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68637

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,583. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 68637 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

258

population

161.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68637 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68637

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68637. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ericson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68622 Bartlett (4.7 mi) 68665 Spalding (15 mi) 68842 Greeley (16.2 mi) 68875 Scotia (18.7 mi) 68823 Burwell (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	258
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	161.38 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	41.8271
Longitude	-98.6440
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	62.8%	52.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	31.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	12.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

258

Population

People per sq mi

60.2

Median age

$39,583

Median household income

$34,061

Per capita income

$94,800

Median home value

$625

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

275

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	28	10.9%
18 and over	230	89.1%
65 and over	95	36.8%
Median age	60.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	256	98.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.4%
Asian	1	0.4%
Other race	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	52.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	31.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	12.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 18.1%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	18.1%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	5.5%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$39,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.7%

$50k–$100k 34.3%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,800
Median rent / month	$625
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	57.2%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	25.6%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	19.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	21.9%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	36.7%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	41.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	48.8%
Propane / LP gas	39.4%
Wood	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	40.2%
Cohabiting couple	9	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	43	33.9%
Female householder, no spouse	24	18.9%
Households with children under 18	14	11.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	52.0%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	10.4%
Married	49.2%	59.4%
Separated	0.8%	0.9%
Widowed	13.5%	12.3%
Divorced	11.1%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 23.0%

Some college, no degree 45.7%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	10.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	67.9%
High school	2	7.1%
College / grad school	4	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.3%

Agriculture & mining 30.2%

Construction 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Other services 4.2%

Professional & management 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.6%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	8.3%
Natural resources & construction	27.1%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	43.8%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	36.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	20.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 13.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.4%
Retirement income	7.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	12.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	22.9%
Uninsured under 19	25.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	251	97.3%
Spanish	1	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	257	99.6%
Born in same state	257	99.6%
Born in different state	209	81.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	44	17.1%
French	22	8.5%
Arab	8	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	2.3%
English	2	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.2%
Internet access	78.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68637

What city is ZIP code 68637 in?

ZIP code 68637 is primarily assigned to Ericson, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68637 in?

ZIP code 68637 falls within Wheeler County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68637 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 68637 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68637 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 68637 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 68637 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 68637 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68637?

16% of residents in ZIP code 68637 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 68637 in?

ZIP code 68637 observes the CST timezone.