68372 ZIP Code — Hickman, NE

Lancaster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68372 is located in Hickman, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 35.97 square miles and serves a population of 4,136 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68372

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $319,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $102,539. The poverty rate of 2% 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 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

4,136
population
35.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68372 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68372

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68372. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Hickman Acceptable
Hickman Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68430 Roca (4.5 mi) 68317 Bennet (5.8 mi) 68358 Firth (6 mi) 68404 Martell (7.8 mi) 68526 Lincoln (8.5 mi) 68301 Adams (8.6 mi) 68516 Lincoln (8.7 mi) 68512 Lincoln (10 mi) 68344 Douglas (11.2 mi) 68368 Hallam (11.3 mi) 68331 Cortland (11.4 mi) 68461 Walton (11.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,136
Population density 115 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 109
Geography
Land area 35.97 sq mi
Water area 0.48 sq mi
Latitude 40.6108
Longitude -96.6037
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 19.3% 39.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 29.4% 32.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 38.7% 22.0% 22.0%
Over $200k 12.6% 5.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,136
Population
115
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$102,539
Median household income
$39,831
Per capita income
$319,900
Median home value
$1,296
Median monthly rent
90.4%
Home ownership
2.1%
Poverty rate
0.2%
Unemployment
1,242
Housing units
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
184
Under 5
190
287
5–9
295
230
10–14
237
104
15–19
107
40
20–24
42
158
25–34
163
396
35–44
408
161
45–54
165
117
55–59
120
96
60–64
98
165
65–74
169
81
75–84
83
20
85+
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,60138.7%
18 and over2,53561.3%
65 and over53813.0%
Median age35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%
Two or more races 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Black or African American 0.2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White4,06497.6%
Two or more races360.9%
Hispanic or Latino290.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native200.5%
Black or African American80.2%
Other race80.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 19.3% 39.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 29.4% 32.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 38.7% 22.0% 22.0%
Over $200k 12.6% 5.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 0.5%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 7.2%
$25k–$35k 2.3%
$35k–$50k 6.1%
$50k–$75k 15.0%
$75k–$100k 16.3%
$100k–$150k 23.9%
$150k–$200k 13.2%
$200k+ 14.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.5%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k7.2%
$25k–$35k2.3%
$35k–$50k6.1%
$50k–$75k15.0%
$75k–$100k16.3%
$100k–$150k23.9%
$150k–$200k13.2%
$200k+14.3%
Median income$102,539

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%
$50k–$100k 0.5%
$100k–$150k 3.6%
$150k–$200k 13.6%
$200k–$300k 25.0%
$300k–$500k 42.0%
$500k–$1M 14.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$319,900
Median rent / month$1,296
Owner occupied90.4%
Renter occupied9.6%
Vacant2.4%
Single-family detached90.9%
Large apartment buildings4.1%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)3.25

Year built

Era%
2020 or later3.4%
2010–201921.0%
2000–200931.2%
1990–19996.6%
1980–19898.7%
1970–197915.4%
1960–19697.9%
1950–19590.6%
1940–19490.4%
1939 or earlier4.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.5%
1 bedroom5.8%
2 bedrooms9.4%
3 bedrooms38.8%
4 bedrooms27.8%
5+ bedrooms16.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.6%
1 vehicle13.2%
2 vehicles49.2%
3 or more33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas42.9%
Electricity43.7%
Propane / LP gas11.2%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family97472.8%
Cohabiting couple876.5%
Male householder, no spouse1118.3%
Female householder, no spouse16512.3%
Households with children under 1867050.1%
Households with seniors (65+)35426.5%
Average household size3.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.8%11.4%
Married71.2%74.9%
Separated1.5%2.5%
Widowed1.8%3.9%
Divorced5.7%7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%
Some HS, no diploma 1.0%
HS graduate 18.2%
Some college, no degree 24.0%
Associate's degree 15.3%
Bachelor's degree 24.0%
Graduate / professional 16.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.5%
Bachelor's or higher40.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1047.6%
Kindergarten1349.7%
Elementary school82860.1%
High school20314.7%
College / grad school1087.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%
Construction 12.9%
Finance & real estate 10.6%
Professional & management 8.7%
Public administration 8.4%
Retail trade 5.9%
Manufacturing 5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%
Transportation & utilities 4.3%
Information 3.5%
Other services 3.2%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts52.0%
Service12.3%
Sales & office18.2%
Natural resources & construction9.8%
Production & transportation7.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.4%
Government17.7%
Self-employed4.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.1%
Carpool8.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.3%
Work from home8.5%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)24.3

Poverty

All people 2.1%
Under 18 years 0.4%
18 and over 3.1%
Married-couple families 1.7%
Female-led households 1.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security24.7%
Retirement income19.8%
Supplemental Security2.8%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.0%
High blood pressure26.9%
High cholesterol30.4%
Diabetes7.0%
Heart disease4.5%
Stroke2.0%
Asthma7.8%
Arthritis18.7%
Kidney disease2.1%
Pulmonary disease3.9%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.5%
Binge drinking24.9%
No physical activity14.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.8%
Depression18.5%
Fair or poor health7.4%
Poor mental health11.5%
Poor physical health6.7%
No health insurance9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.7%
Visited dentist75.9%
Cholesterol screening89.8%
Teeth loss6.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1455.7%
Disability%
Any disability4.9%
Under 181.2%
18–64 years3.7%
65 and over20.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance90.5%
Public insurance16.2%
No insurance0.7%
Uninsured under 191.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,76291.0%
Spanish160.4%
Other Indo-European160.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,09699.0%
Born in same state4,08198.7%
Born in different state3,40282.3%
Foreign born150.4%
Naturalized citizen401.0%
Not a US citizen1127.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian53312.9%
French2065%
Arab1924.6%
English1042.5%
AncestryCount%
Polish822%
Dutch441.1%
Irish90.2%
German30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.3%
Internet access95.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68372

What city is ZIP code 68372 in?

ZIP code 68372 is primarily assigned to Hickman, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68372 in?

ZIP code 68372 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68372 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 68372 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68372 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 68372 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68372?

The median home value in ZIP code 68372 is $319,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68372?

The median household income in ZIP code 68372 is $102,539, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68372 in?

ZIP code 68372 observes the CST timezone.

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