68735 ZIP Code — Ewing, NE

Holt County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68735 is located in Ewing, Nebraska, within Holt County. It covers approximately 350.39 square miles and serves a population of 891 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68735

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 $105,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($65,893) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

891

population

350.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68735 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68735

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68735. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ewing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68725 Chambers (14.3 mi) 68726 Clearwater (14.3 mi) 68622 Bartlett (17.1 mi) 68742 Inman (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	891
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	350.39 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	42.0889
Longitude	-98.4735
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	38.8%	39.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	54.9%	40.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	17.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

891

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$65,893

Median household income

$35,889

Per capita income

$105,100

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

73.2%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

314

Housing units

25.4%

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	282	31.6%
18 and over	609	68.4%
65 and over	159	17.8%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	861	96.3%
Two or more races	22	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.3%
Black or African American	1	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	39.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	54.9%	40.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	17.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	21.1%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$65,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.5%

$50k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,100
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	73.2%
Renter occupied	26.8%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	93.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.0%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	33.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	35.5%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	12.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	25.9%
3 or more	52.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.5%
Electricity	28.2%
Propane / LP gas	37.6%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	194	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	15	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	73	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	69	19.7%
Households with children under 18	90	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	35.0%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	17.2%
Married	59.2%	59.4%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	16.3%
Divorced	7.3%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	4.8%
Kindergarten	1	0.4%
Elementary school	112	48.9%
High school	94	41.0%
College / grad school	11	4.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.9%

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Retail trade 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Other services 6.5%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Public administration 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Construction 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Professional & management 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.0%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.0%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	24.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	15.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	840	94.3%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	886	99.4%
Born in same state	886	99.4%
Born in different state	765	85.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.6%
Not a US citizen	4	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	93	10.4%
French	58	6.5%
Arab	28	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.4%
English	3	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68735

What city is ZIP code 68735 in?

ZIP code 68735 is primarily assigned to Ewing, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68735 in?

ZIP code 68735 falls within Holt County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68735 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 68735 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 68735 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 68735 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68735?

The median home value in ZIP code 68735 is $105,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 68735?

ZIP code 68735 has an estimated population of 891 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68735 in?

ZIP code 68735 observes the CST timezone.