68948 ZIP Code — Holbrook, NE

Furnas County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68948 is located in Holbrook, Nebraska, within Furnas County. It covers approximately 117.25 square miles and serves a population of 366 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68948

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 $69,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,583) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68948 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

366

population

117.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68948 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68948

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68948. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holbrook	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69022 Cambridge (5.2 mi) 68922 Arapahoe (7.2 mi) 68936 Edison (12.3 mi) 69020 Bartley (12.9 mi) 69046 Wilsonville (15.4 mi) 69028 Eustis (17.3 mi) 68926 Beaver City (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	366
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	117.25 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.3074
Longitude	-100.0198
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	43.0%	44.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	37.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	15.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

366

Population

People per sq mi

55.0

Median age

$59,583

Median household income

$35,181

Per capita income

$69,200

Median home value

$1,225

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

23.5%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

212

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	73	19.9%
18 and over	293	80.1%
65 and over	107	29.2%
Median age	55.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Two or more races 7%

Other race 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	328	82.2%
Hispanic or Latino	33	8.3%
Two or more races	28	7%
Other race	7	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.5%
Asian	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	44.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	37.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	15.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$59,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.7%

$50k–$100k 41.3%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$69,200
Median rent / month	$1,225
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	29.4%
Single-family detached	98.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.8%
1990–1999	0.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	13.5%
1939 or earlier	51.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	30.6%
4 bedrooms	28.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	20.2%
3 or more	61.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.2%
Electricity	21.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	110	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	24	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	39	21.9%
Households with children under 18	45	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	48.9%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	8.2%
Married	63.1%	64.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.7%	6.3%
Divorced	15.6%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	2.1%
Kindergarten	7	14.9%
Elementary school	32	68.1%
High school	6	12.8%
College / grad school	1	2.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Transportation & utilities 14.6%

Retail trade 11.5%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Construction 7.6%

Other services 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Professional & management 5.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	19.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.4%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 23.5%

Under 18 years 53.4%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.8%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.3%
Public insurance	53.6%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	338	92.3%
Spanish	3	0.9%
Other Indo-European	2	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	357	97.5%
Born in same state	357	97.5%
Born in different state	293	80.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.5%
Not a US citizen	8	88.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	70	19.1%
Italian	48	13.1%
Arab	27	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	12	3.3%
German	5	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.6%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68948

What city is ZIP code 68948 in?

ZIP code 68948 is primarily assigned to Holbrook, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68948 in?

ZIP code 68948 falls within Furnas County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68948 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 68948 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68948 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 68948 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68948?

24% of residents in ZIP code 68948 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68948?

The median home value in ZIP code 68948 is $69,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 68948 in?

ZIP code 68948 observes the CST timezone.