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Hamilton County
Hampton, NE
68843
68843 ZIP Code — Hampton, NE
Hamilton County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68843 is located in
Hampton ,
Nebraska ,
within Hamilton County .
It covers approximately 79.85 square miles and serves a population of
779 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 402 .
About ZIP code 68843
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 $197,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% 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.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 68843 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
779
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
081
Geography
Land area
79.85 sq mi
Water area
0.19 sq mi
Latitude
40.9088
Longitude
-97.8928
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
402
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.6%
32.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
47.1%
35.3%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
21.5%
28.0%
22.0%
Over $200k
3.8%
4.2%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$80,750
Median household income
$197,500
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 154 19.8% 18 and over 625 80.2% 65 and over 149 19.1% Median age 50.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % White 741 91.4% Hispanic or Latino 32 3.9% Two or more races 25 3.1% Other race 9 1.1% Black or African American 4 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.6%
32.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
47.1%
35.3%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
21.5%
28.0%
22.0%
Over $200k
3.8%
4.2%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.5% $10k–$15k 0.6% $15k–$25k 6.9% $25k–$35k 4.4% $35k–$50k 8.8% $50k–$75k 22.7% $75k–$100k 18.0% $100k–$150k 24.6% $150k–$200k 7.9% $200k+ 3.5% Median income $80,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $197,500 Median rent / month $870 Owner occupied 82.0% Renter occupied 18.0% Vacant 7.6% Single-family detached 95.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.2% Median rooms 7.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.47
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.8% 2000–2009 3.5% 1990–1999 7.6% 1980–1989 4.4% 1970–1979 15.7% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 5.2% 1940–1949 4.7% 1939 or earlier 42.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.2% 2 bedrooms 14.0% 3 bedrooms 50.4% 4 bedrooms 27.7% 5+ bedrooms 6.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.6% 1 vehicle 18.9% 2 vehicles 39.1% 3 or more 41.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 61.5% Electricity 30.3% Propane / LP gas 5.0% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 219 69.1% Cohabiting couple 9 2.8% Male householder, no spouse 36 11.4% Female householder, no spouse 53 16.7% Households with children under 18 83 26.2% Households with seniors (65+) 106 33.4% Average household size 2.46
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.6% 14.1% Married 75.5% 68.2% Separated 0.0% 1.3% Widowed 0.6% 8.5% Divorced 4.3% 7.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.2% Bachelor's or higher 31.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 22 17.2% Kindergarten 7 5.5% Elementary school 58 45.3% High school 31 24.2% College / grad school 10 7.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Agriculture & mining
16.8%
Finance & real estate
11.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Professional & management
3.6%
Public administration
3.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.0% Service 7.1% Sales & office 30.0% Natural resources & construction 10.3% Production & transportation 15.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.4% Government 10.9% Self-employed 6.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.7% Carpool 2.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.6% Work from home 13.2% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 20.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
47.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.4% Retirement income 20.8% Supplemental Security 3.2% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 3.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.6% High blood pressure 34.7% High cholesterol 33.3% Diabetes 9.5% Heart disease 6.2% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 8.1% Arthritis 25.6% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 5.4% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.4% Binge drinking 19.6% No physical activity 19.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.3% Depression 16.0% Fair or poor health 9.8% Poor mental health 10.5% Poor physical health 8.1% No health insurance 10.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 72.5% Cholesterol screening 90.6% Teeth loss 9.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 44 7.0%
Disability % Any disability 7.2% Under 18 0.6% 18–64 years 4.4% 65 and over 22.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 88.4% Public insurance 24.6% No insurance 1.9% Uninsured under 19 2.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 731 93.8% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 778 99.9% Born in same state 778 99.9% Born in different state 575 73.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.1% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 73 9.4% Dutch 70 9% French 56 7.2% Arab 23 3%
Ancestry Count % Polish 15 1.9% English 11 1.4% Irish 3 0.4% German 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.7% Internet access 90.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68843
What city is ZIP code 68843 in?
ZIP code 68843 is primarily assigned to Hampton, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68843 in?
ZIP code 68843 falls within Hamilton County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68843 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 68843 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 68843?
ZIP code 68843 has an estimated population of 779 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68843?
The median home value in ZIP code 68843 is $197,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68843?
The median household income in ZIP code 68843 is $80,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68843 in?
ZIP code 68843 observes the CST timezone.
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