68841 ZIP Code — Giltner, NE
Hamilton County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68841 is located in Giltner, Nebraska, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 67.86 square miles and serves a population of 739 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68841
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 $192,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $78,906. The poverty rate of 7% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
739
population
67.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68841 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68841
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Giltner | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68818 Aurora (7.5 mi)
68980 Trumbull (8 mi)
68865 Phillips (10.2 mi)
68944 Harvard (10.3 mi)
68832 Doniphan (13 mi)
68801 Grand Island (13.9 mi)
68810 Alda (16.4 mi)
68843 Hampton (16.7 mi)
68901 Hastings (17.3 mi)
68371 Henderson (18.5 mi)
68827 Chapman (18.5 mi)
68933 Clay Center (18.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 739 |
| Population density | 11 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 67.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7637 |
| Longitude | -98.1495 |
| 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 | 32.7% | 32.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.5% | 35.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
739
Population
11
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$78,906
Median household income
$36,843
Per capita income
$192,500
Median home value
$838
Median monthly rent
89.9%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
251
Housing units
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
15
Under 5
16
23
5–9
23
40
10–14
42
27
15–19
27
23
20–24
24
40
25–34
42
77
35–44
80
26
45–54
27
20
55–59
21
20
60–64
21
31
65–74
31
7
75–84
8
14
85+
14
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 205 | 27.7% |
| 18 and over | 534 | 72.3% |
| 65 and over | 105 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.6%
Asian
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Two or more races
2.1%
Other race
1.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 679 | 89.6% |
| Asian | 31 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 2.5% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 13 | 1.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.7% | 32.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.5% | 35.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k+
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.0% |
| $200k+ | 7.7% |
| Median income | $78,906 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
20.7%
$200k–$300k
23.9%
$300k–$500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
4.5%
$1M+
4.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,500 |
| Median rent / month | $838 |
| Owner occupied | 89.9% |
| Renter occupied | 10.1% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 93.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 7.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% |
| 3 or more | 54.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.6% |
| Electricity | 26.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 153 | 61.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 17 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 54 | 21.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 23 | 9.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 96 | 38.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 70 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 2.99 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.0% | 24.2% |
| Married | 57.2% | 52.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.0%
HS graduate
40.3%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
14.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 101 | 42.4% |
| High school | 61 | 25.6% |
| College / grad school | 57 | 23.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.0%
Agriculture & mining
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.5%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Wholesale trade
7.0%
Retail trade
6.8%
Construction
6.5%
Public administration
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Other services
2.8%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.5% |
| Service | 20.8% |
| Sales & office | 15.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.3% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 15.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.4% |
| Carpool | 3.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.3 |
Poverty
All people
6.5%
Under 18 years
5.9%
18 and over
6.7%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.3% |
| Retirement income | 13.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.5% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 11.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 68.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 38 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 40.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.2% |
| Public insurance | 23.8% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 708 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 3 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 736 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 735 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 623 | 84.3% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 78 | 10.6% |
| French | 43 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 43 | 5.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 17 | 2.3% |
| English | 7 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.4% |
| Internet access | 87.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68841
What city is ZIP code 68841 in?
ZIP code 68841 is primarily assigned to Giltner, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68841 in?
ZIP code 68841 falls within Hamilton County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68841 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 68841 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68841?
The median home value in ZIP code 68841 is $192,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 68841?
ZIP code 68841 has an estimated population of 739 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68841?
The median household income in ZIP code 68841 is $78,906, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68841 in?
ZIP code 68841 observes the CST timezone.