68358 ZIP Code — Firth, NE

Lancaster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68358 is located in Firth, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 45.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,651 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68358

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $381,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,500. The poverty rate of 4% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

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

Overall, ZIP code 68358 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

1,651
population
45.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68358 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68358

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City Status
Firth Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68301 Adams (4.1 mi) 68372 Hickman (6 mi) 68331 Cortland (6.2 mi) 68422 Pickrell (9.4 mi) 68404 Martell (9.7 mi) 68430 Roca (9.8 mi) 68368 Hallam (10.7 mi) 68317 Bennet (11 mi) 68344 Douglas (11.8 mi) 68328 Clatonia (12.2 mi) 68443 Sterling (14.5 mi) 68516 Lincoln (14.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,651
Population density 36 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 109
Geography
Land area 45.33 sq mi
Water area 0.20 sq mi
Latitude 40.5237
Longitude -96.6147
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 9.9% 39.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 31.2% 32.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 47.2% 22.0% 22.0%
Over $200k 11.7% 5.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,651
Population
36
People per sq mi
42.1
Median age
$106,500
Median household income
$34,957
Per capita income
$381,500
Median home value
$922
Median monthly rent
88.2%
Home ownership
4.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
494
Housing units
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
20
Under 5
19
34
5–9
33
94
10–14
93
111
15–19
111
74
20–24
73
40
25–34
40
132
35–44
131
110
45–54
110
49
55–59
49
23
60–64
22
86
65–74
86
35
75–84
35
21
85+
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1846127.9%
18 and over1,19072.1%
65 and over28317.1%
Median age42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Two or more races 2.3%
Other race 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
GroupCount%
White1,54190.2%
Hispanic or Latino573.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native432.5%
Two or more races402.3%
Other race191.1%
Asian80.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 9.9% 39.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 31.2% 32.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 47.2% 22.0% 22.0%
Over $200k 11.7% 5.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 2.6%
$10k–$15k 0.9%
$15k–$25k 3.4%
$25k–$35k 2.8%
$35k–$50k 2.2%
$50k–$75k 18.1%
$75k–$100k 17.5%
$100k–$150k 27.8%
$150k–$200k 16.0%
$200k+ 8.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.6%
$10k–$15k0.9%
$15k–$25k3.4%
$25k–$35k2.8%
$35k–$50k2.2%
$50k–$75k18.1%
$75k–$100k17.5%
$100k–$150k27.8%
$150k–$200k16.0%
$200k+8.6%
Median income$106,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.4%
$50k–$100k 2.3%
$100k–$150k 5.5%
$150k–$200k 9.7%
$200k–$300k 19.5%
$300k–$500k 35.3%
$500k–$1M 21.8%
$1M+ 5.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$381,500
Median rent / month$922
Owner occupied88.2%
Renter occupied11.8%
Vacant3.8%
Single-family detached91.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms7.7
Avg household size (owned)3.26

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.6%
2000–200926.0%
1990–199920.8%
1980–198910.2%
1970–19798.4%
1960–19694.1%
1950–19596.5%
1940–19490.4%
1939 or earlier18.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.3%
2 bedrooms21.4%
3 bedrooms17.6%
4 bedrooms33.2%
5+ bedrooms21.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle13.2%
2 vehicles31.7%
3 or more55.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas14.7%
Electricity59.3%
Propane / LP gas22.4%
Wood0.6%
Solar2.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family43481.0%
Cohabiting couple112.1%
Male householder, no spouse366.7%
Female householder, no spouse5510.3%
Households with children under 1821940.9%
Households with seniors (65+)16530.8%
Average household size3.07

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.0%28.9%
Married62.8%61.8%
Separated0.6%0.0%
Widowed0.6%5.6%
Divorced3.0%3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%
Some HS, no diploma 2.1%
HS graduate 15.2%
Some college, no degree 19.1%
Associate's degree 14.8%
Bachelor's degree 31.2%
Graduate / professional 14.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.1%
Bachelor's or higher46.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool162.9%
Kindergarten10.2%
Elementary school26948.5%
High school20136.2%
College / grad school6812.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%
Professional & management 10.4%
Public administration 7.3%
Agriculture & mining 6.2%
Retail trade 5.9%
Construction 5.4%
Other services 4.4%
Finance & real estate 4.2%
Manufacturing 3.9%
Wholesale trade 3.9%
Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts51.9%
Service21.7%
Sales & office11.8%
Natural resources & construction6.9%
Production & transportation7.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.8%
Government29.9%
Self-employed4.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.9%
Carpool11.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.7%
Work from home12.4%
Other means0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)27.9

Poverty

All people 4.3%
Under 18 years 8.7%
18 and over 2.5%
Married-couple families 2.5%
Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.8%
Retirement income28.7%
Supplemental Security3.5%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP2.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.3%
High blood pressure27.5%
High cholesterol29.5%
Diabetes7.1%
Heart disease4.6%
Stroke2.1%
Asthma7.7%
Arthritis18.9%
Kidney disease2.1%
Pulmonary disease3.9%
Cancer6.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.0%
Binge drinking24.5%
No physical activity15.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.7%
Depression17.9%
Fair or poor health7.8%
Poor mental health11.2%
Poor physical health6.8%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.7%
Visited dentist74.4%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss6.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans13711.5%
Disability%
Any disability17.4%
Under 181.7%
18–64 years8.0%
65 and over73.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance84.5%
Public insurance25.4%
No insurance1.5%
Uninsured under 190.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,61297.6%
Spanish432.7%
Other Indo-European432.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,60697.3%
Born in same state1,60497.2%
Born in different state1,33180.6%
Foreign born20.1%
Naturalized citizen452.7%
Not a US citizen1431.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French1579.5%
English1338.1%
Italian905.5%
Arab120.7%
AncestryCount%
Polish60.4%
Dutch50.3%
German40.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.5%
Internet access98.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68358

What city is ZIP code 68358 in?

ZIP code 68358 is primarily assigned to Firth, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68358 in?

ZIP code 68358 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68358 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 68358 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68358?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 68358 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 68358 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68358?

The median home value in ZIP code 68358 is $381,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 68358 in?

ZIP code 68358 observes the CST timezone.

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