68029 ZIP Code — Herman, NE
Washington County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68029 is located in Herman, Nebraska, within Washington County. It covers approximately 78.75 square miles and serves a population of 795 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68029
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 $167,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $72,321.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
795
population
78.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68029 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68029
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68029. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Herman | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68002 Arlington (9.6 mi)
68008 Blair (9.7 mi)
68019 Craig (10.2 mi)
68044 Nickerson (10.8 mi)
68061 Tekamah (11.5 mi)
68031 Hooper (11.9 mi)
68034 Kennard (14.8 mi)
51556 Modale (15.1 mi)
68045 Oakland (15.4 mi)
51557 Mondamin (16.8 mi)
68025 Fremont (17.5 mi)
68007 Bennington (19.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 795 |
| Population density | 10 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 177 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 78.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6531 |
| Longitude | -96.3115 |
| 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 | 46.0% | 32.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 33.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.0% | 28.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.2% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
795
Population
10
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$72,321
Median household income
$32,106
Per capita income
$167,500
Median home value
$676
Median monthly rent
68.1%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
292
Housing units
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
15
Under 5
12
17
5–9
12
7
10–14
6
44
15–19
33
53
20–24
39
66
25–34
50
37
35–44
27
56
45–54
42
50
55–59
37
30
60–64
23
72
65–74
54
1
75–84
1
6
85+
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 83 | 10.4% |
| 18 and over | 712 | 89.6% |
| 65 and over | 139 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Two or more races
0.4%
Hispanic or Latino
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 787 | 98.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.4% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.0% | 32.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 33.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.0% | 28.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.2% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
9.4%
$10k–$15k
9.2%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
3.6%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $72,321 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.8%
$50k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
26.1%
$150k–$200k
6.5%
$200k–$300k
15.1%
$300k–$500k
9.4%
$500k–$1M
23.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,500 |
| Median rent / month | $676 |
| Owner occupied | 68.1% |
| Renter occupied | 31.9% |
| Vacant | 11.5% |
| Single-family detached | 92.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.09 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 49.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 16.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 8.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 50.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.0% |
| Electricity | 32.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.1% |
| Fuel oil | 8.1% |
| Wood | 5.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 142 | 39.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 85 | 23.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 100 | 27.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 33 | 9.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 65 | 18.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 112 | 31.1% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.5% | 28.0% |
| Married | 36.1% | 49.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 20.7% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
31.2%
Some college, no degree
28.9%
Associate's degree
12.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.7%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 10 | 14.1% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 29 | 40.8% |
| High school | 15 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 17 | 23.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Professional & management
15.0%
Manufacturing
14.6%
Construction
13.0%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Agriculture & mining
7.7%
Retail trade
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Other services
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Information
0.6%
Public administration
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.8% |
| Service | 19.9% |
| Sales & office | 26.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.6% |
| Production & transportation | 8.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.5% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 9.0% |
| Other means | 7.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
21.6%
18 and over
11.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.1% |
| Retirement income | 11.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 7.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 23.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.2% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 10.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.7% |
| Visited dentist | 69.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 65 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 19.0% |
| 65 and over | 25.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.6% |
| Public insurance | 30.9% |
| No insurance | 8.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 768 | 96.6% |
| 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) | 793 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 788 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 604 | 76.0% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 102 | 12.8% |
| French | 79 | 9.9% |
| Arab | 71 | 8.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 39 | 4.9% |
| English | 9 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 7 | 0.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.3% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68029
What city is ZIP code 68029 in?
ZIP code 68029 is primarily assigned to Herman, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68029 in?
ZIP code 68029 falls within Washington County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68029 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 68029 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68029?
The median home value in ZIP code 68029 is $167,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 68029?
ZIP code 68029 has an estimated population of 795 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68029?
The median household income in ZIP code 68029 is $72,321, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68029 in?
ZIP code 68029 observes the CST timezone.