68370 ZIP Code — Hebron, NE
Thayer County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68370 is located in Hebron, Nebraska, within Thayer County. It covers approximately 162.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,883 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68370
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 $105,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $66,339. 43% 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 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,883
population
162.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68370 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68370
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68370. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hebron | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68340 Deshler (5.5 mi)
68326 Carleton (7 mi)
68327 Chester (9.4 mi)
68335 Davenport (9.9 mi)
68325 Byron (10.8 mi)
68322 Bruning (11 mi)
68974 Ruskin (11.7 mi)
68303 Alexandria (14.1 mi)
68436 Shickley (14.2 mi)
68943 Hardy (17.2 mi)
66959 Munden (18 mi)
68935 Edgar (18.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,883 |
| Population density | 12 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 169 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 162.72 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1908 |
| Longitude | -97.6703 |
| 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 | 45.3% | 44.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 39.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.8% | 12.1% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
1,883
Population
12
People per sq mi
49.4
Median age
$66,339
Median household income
$34,442
Per capita income
$105,300
Median home value
$767
Median monthly rent
71.8%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
670
Housing units
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
32
Under 5
39
64
5–9
77
39
10–14
48
70
15–19
85
46
20–24
57
83
25–34
101
60
35–44
74
96
45–54
116
54
55–59
65
50
60–64
62
129
65–74
158
68
75–84
82
58
85+
70
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 404 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 1,479 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 565 | 30.0% |
| Median age | 49.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.1%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,791 | 94.1% |
| Two or more races | 73 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.3% | 44.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 39.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.8% | 12.1% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.7%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
22.5%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $66,339 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.2%
$50k–$100k
35.3%
$100k–$150k
23.0%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k–$300k
11.1%
$300k–$500k
4.5%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,300 |
| Median rent / month | $767 |
| Owner occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter occupied | 28.2% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
| Single-family detached | 91.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 29.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.2% |
| Electricity | 33.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 395 | 49.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 60 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 138 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 208 | 26.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 183 | 22.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 347 | 43.3% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.3% | 25.5% |
| Married | 52.4% | 49.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 18.0% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
33.8%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
13.0%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 28 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 209 | 49.3% |
| High school | 102 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 75 | 17.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Manufacturing
15.7%
Agriculture & mining
14.1%
Retail trade
13.6%
Construction
6.2%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
4.3%
Professional & management
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.2% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.3% |
| Production & transportation | 14.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.4% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 12.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.8% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 2.3% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
10.3%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
37.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.4% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 40.9% |
| High cholesterol | 37.4% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 32.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 9.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.8% |
| Depression | 15.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 10.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 113 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 23.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.2% |
| Public insurance | 38.6% |
| No insurance | 5.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,812 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 8 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,875 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 1,872 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 1,403 | 74.5% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 87.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 154 | 8.2% |
| Italian | 116 | 6.2% |
| Polish | 72 | 3.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 48 | 2.5% |
| Arab | 31 | 1.6% |
| English | 8 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 89.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68370
What city is ZIP code 68370 in?
ZIP code 68370 is primarily assigned to Hebron, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68370 in?
ZIP code 68370 falls within Thayer County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68370 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 68370 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 68370 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 68370 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68370?
The median home value in ZIP code 68370 is $105,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 68370?
ZIP code 68370 has an estimated population of 1,883 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68370 in?
ZIP code 68370 observes the CST timezone.