68844 ZIP Code — Hazard, NE
Sherman County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68844 is located in Hazard, Nebraska, within Sherman County. It covers approximately 47.64 square miles and serves a population of 196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
196
population
47.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68844 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68844
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hazard | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 196 |
| Population density | 4 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 163 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 47.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1015 |
| Longitude | -99.0923 |
| 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 | 36.8% | 48.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 49.1% | 36.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.4% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
196
Population
4
People per sq mi
51.3
Median age
$61,369
Median household income
$39,334
Per capita income
$191,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
94.4%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
84
Housing units
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
21
Under 5
9
13
5–9
6
4
15–19
2
11
25–34
5
17
35–44
8
6
45–54
3
3
55–59
1
12
60–64
5
11
65–74
5
31
75–84
15
5
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 55 | 28.1% |
| 18 and over | 141 | 71.9% |
| 65 and over | 70 | 35.7% |
| Median age | 51.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
99%
Two or more races
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 194 | 99% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.8% | 48.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 49.1% | 36.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.4% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
$10k–$15k
6.7%
$15k–$25k
20.2%
$25k–$35k
3.4%
$35k–$50k
6.7%
$50k–$75k
28.1%
$75k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 6.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 20.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 2.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $61,369 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
7.1%
$150k–$200k
22.6%
$200k–$300k
42.9%
$300k–$500k
2.4%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 94.4% |
| Renter occupied | 5.6% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 95.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.5% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 80.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 6.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.3% |
| 3 or more | 40.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.7% |
| Electricity | 22.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 24.7% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 35 | 39.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 1.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 44 | 49.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9 | 10.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 19 | 21.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 63 | 70.8% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 3.5% | 16.1% |
| Married | 44.7% | 69.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 47.1% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
44.7%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
2.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.9%
Graduate / professional
14.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 23.7% |
| Elementary school | 10 | 26.3% |
| High school | 6 | 15.8% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 26.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
39.0%
Education & healthcare
29.3%
Wholesale trade
13.4%
Retail trade
6.1%
Professional & management
6.1%
Manufacturing
2.4%
Other services
2.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 70.7% |
| Service | 2.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.2% |
| Production & transportation | 8.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 51.2% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 37.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.4% |
| Carpool | 2.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 34.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.4 |
Poverty
All people
10.7%
Under 18 years
20.0%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
11.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 68.5% |
| Retirement income | 38.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 36.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 10.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 26.5% |
| Under 18 | 12.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 and over | 57.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.3% |
| Public insurance | 53.1% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 166 | 84.7% |
| 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) | 195 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 195 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 175 | 89.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 12 | 6.1% |
| French | 10 | 5.1% |
| Dutch | 6 | 3.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4 | 2% |
| Arab | 3 | 1.5% |
| English | 1 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.4% |
| Internet access | 61.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68844
What city is ZIP code 68844 in?
ZIP code 68844 is primarily assigned to Hazard, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68844 in?
ZIP code 68844 falls within Sherman County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68844 have a large retiree population?
69% of households in ZIP code 68844 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 68844 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 68844 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 68844 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 68844 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68844?
The median home value in ZIP code 68844 is $191,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 68844 in?
ZIP code 68844 observes the CST timezone.