68031 ZIP Code — Hooper, NE
Dodge County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68031 is located in Hooper, Nebraska, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 117.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,687 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68031
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 $175,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $80,833. 30% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,687
population
117.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68031 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68031
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68031. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hooper | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68044 Nickerson (8.1 mi)
68057 Scribner (9 mi)
68029 Herman (11.9 mi)
68002 Arlington (13.1 mi)
68019 Craig (13.7 mi)
68045 Oakland (14.1 mi)
68025 Fremont (14.7 mi)
68649 North Bend (14.9 mi)
68633 Dodge (17.7 mi)
68015 Cedar Bluffs (18.7 mi)
68788 West Point (18.8 mi)
68008 Blair (19.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,687 |
| Population density | 14 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 117.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6369 |
| Longitude | -96.5401 |
| 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 | 23.4% | 41.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 49.9% | 36.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.7% | 18.5% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
1,687
Population
14
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$80,833
Median household income
$35,121
Per capita income
$175,000
Median home value
$839
Median monthly rent
71.0%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
473
Housing units
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
68
Under 5
56
117
5–9
95
65
10–14
52
65
15–19
53
30
20–24
24
101
25–34
82
112
35–44
91
93
45–54
76
52
55–59
42
50
60–64
41
128
65–74
104
26
75–84
21
24
85+
19
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 519 | 30.8% |
| 18 and over | 1,168 | 69.2% |
| 65 and over | 322 | 19.1% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.2%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian
3.1%
Black or African American
1.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.8%
Other race
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,535 | 90.2% |
| Two or more races | 62 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 53 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.4% | 41.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 49.9% | 36.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.7% | 18.5% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
3.1%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
25.0%
$75k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k+
9.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.3% |
| $200k+ | 9.2% |
| Median income | $80,833 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
16.6%
$200k–$300k
17.6%
$300k–$500k
17.6%
$500k–$1M
9.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,000 |
| Median rent / month | $839 |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% |
| Vacant | 13.8% |
| Single-family detached | 94.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 7.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 49.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% |
| 3 or more | 38.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.8% |
| Electricity | 33.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 4.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 367 | 67.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 47 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 55 | 10.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 75 | 13.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 205 | 37.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 189 | 34.7% |
| Average household size | 3.05 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.8% | 23.5% |
| Married | 65.8% | 59.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
0.6%
HS graduate
36.3%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.2%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 56 | 10.6% |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 11.2% |
| Elementary school | 239 | 45.2% |
| High school | 126 | 23.8% |
| College / grad school | 49 | 9.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.3%
Retail trade
10.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Professional & management
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Public administration
5.5%
Other services
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Construction
2.8%
Information
0.6%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.9% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.5% |
| Government | 19.8% |
| Self-employed | 9.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.4% |
| Carpool | 18.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 5.2% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
4.3%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
3.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.1% |
| Retirement income | 14.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| High blood pressure | 38.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.2% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 11.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.6% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 87 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 20.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.2% |
| Public insurance | 29.4% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,563 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 17 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 6 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 11 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,632 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 1,619 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 1,400 | 83.0% |
| Foreign born | 13 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 55 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 39 | 70.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 207 | 12.3% |
| Dutch | 126 | 7.5% |
| French | 102 | 6% |
| Arab | 81 | 4.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 13 | 0.8% |
| English | 2 | 0.1% |
| German | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.2% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68031
What city is ZIP code 68031 in?
ZIP code 68031 is primarily assigned to Hooper, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68031 in?
ZIP code 68031 falls within Dodge County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68031 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 68031 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68031?
The median home value in ZIP code 68031 is $175,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 68031?
ZIP code 68031 has an estimated population of 1,687 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68031?
The median household income in ZIP code 68031 is $80,833, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68031 in?
ZIP code 68031 observes the CST timezone.