68838 ZIP Code — Farwell, NE

Howard County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68838 is located in Farwell, Nebraska, within Howard County. It covers approximately 48.52 square miles and serves a population of 222 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68838

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 $236,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 68 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68838 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

222
population
48.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68838 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68838

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City Status
Farwell Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68820 Boelus (6.5 mi) 68835 Elba (7.9 mi) 68831 Dannebrog (8.8 mi) 68817 Ashton (8.9 mi) 68873 Saint Paul (11.8 mi) 68871 Rockville (11.9 mi) 68824 Cairo (14.8 mi) 68853 Loup City (19.3 mi) 68872 Saint Libory (19.6 mi) 68869 Ravenna (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 222
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 093
Geography
Land area 48.52 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 41.2136
Longitude -98.6707
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 48.5% 44.2% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 29.1% 38.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 22.3% 16.1% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.0% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

222
Population
5
People per sq mi
65.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$38,047
Per capita income
$236,300
Median home value
$582
Median monthly rent
79.5%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
107
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
5
1
5–9
1
2
15–19
2
6
20–24
7
18
25–34
19
4
35–44
5
9
45–54
9
1
55–59
2
3
60–64
4
56
65–74
60
2
75–84
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18156.8%
18 and over20793.2%
65 and over12054.1%
Median age65.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Other race 0.9%
GroupCount%
White22098.2%
Hispanic or Latino20.9%
Other race20.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 48.5% 44.2% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 29.1% 38.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 22.3% 16.1% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.0% 5.2%
$10k–$15k 1.8%
$15k–$25k 5.4%
$25k–$35k 3.6%
$35k–$50k 38.4%
$50k–$75k 7.1%
$75k–$100k 6.3%
$100k–$150k 18.8%
$150k–$200k 17.9%
$200k+ 0.9%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k1.8%
$15k–$25k5.4%
$25k–$35k3.6%
$35k–$50k38.4%
$50k–$75k7.1%
$75k–$100k6.3%
$100k–$150k18.8%
$150k–$200k17.9%
$200k+0.9%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%
$50k–$100k 12.4%
$100k–$150k 3.4%
$150k–$200k 1.1%
$200k–$300k 59.6%
$300k–$500k 6.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$236,300
Median rent / month$582
Owner occupied79.5%
Renter occupied20.5%
Vacant13.8%
Single-family detached97.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.3%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.02

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201925.4%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19990.0%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19793.1%
1960–196912.3%
1950–195916.2%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier40.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.6%
2 bedrooms24.6%
3 bedrooms36.2%
4 bedrooms23.8%
5+ bedrooms10.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle9.8%
2 vehicles39.3%
3 or more50.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.9%
Electricity20.5%
Propane / LP gas64.3%
Fuel oil0.9%
No fuel used0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9887.5%
Cohabiting couple32.7%
Male householder, no spouse76.3%
Female householder, no spouse43.6%
Households with children under 182017.9%
Households with seniors (65+)6558.0%
Average household size1.98

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married14.1%7.1%
Married83.8%90.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%1.8%
Divorced2.0%0.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.6%
HS graduate 26.8%
Some college, no degree 51.0%
Associate's degree 5.7%
Bachelor's degree 13.9%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.4%
Bachelor's or higher13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school220.0%
High school440.0%
College / grad school440.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.2%
Agriculture & mining 32.7%
Public administration 9.7%
Retail trade 6.1%
Information 3.6%
Construction 2.4%
Transportation & utilities 1.8%
Professional & management 1.8%
Other services 1.8%
Manufacturing 1.2%
Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts53.9%
Service6.1%
Sales & office26.7%
Natural resources & construction4.8%
Production & transportation8.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector53.9%
Government16.4%
Self-employed28.5%
Unpaid family workers1.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.2%
Carpool4.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.2%
Work from home9.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)68.3

Poverty

All people 5.9%
Under 18 years 26.7%
18 and over 4.3%
Married-couple families 2.0%
Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.8%
Retirement income55.4%
Supplemental Security0.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.8%
High blood pressure36.6%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma8.1%
Arthritis27.7%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.9%
Binge drinking21.0%
No physical activity21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.2%
Depression15.9%
Fair or poor health11.9%
Poor mental health10.9%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.7%
Visited dentist66.6%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss11.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2110.1%
Disability%
Any disability18.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years3.4%
65 and over31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance90.5%
Public insurance58.1%
No insurance3.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only21395.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)222100.0%
Born in same state222100.0%
Born in different state19386.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Dutch5022.5%
French4520.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian62.7%
Polish31.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access50.5%
Internet access92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68838

What city is ZIP code 68838 in?

ZIP code 68838 is primarily assigned to Farwell, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68838 in?

ZIP code 68838 falls within Howard County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68838 have an older population?

54% of residents in ZIP code 68838 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68838?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 68838 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 68838 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 68838?

ZIP code 68838 has an estimated population of 222 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68838 in?

ZIP code 68838 observes the CST timezone.

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