68740 ZIP Code — Hoskins, NE

Wayne County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68740 is located in Hoskins, Nebraska, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 66.80 square miles and serves a population of 821 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68740

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 $210,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,176. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68740 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

821

population

66.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hoskins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68790 Winside (6.6 mi) 68723 Carroll (10 mi) 68701 Norfolk (12.6 mi) 68767 Pierce (13.4 mi) 68771 Randolph (13.7 mi) 68768 Pilger (14.7 mi) 68787 Wayne (15.2 mi) 68717 Belden (16 mi) 68765 Osmond (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	821
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	66.80 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	42.1778
Longitude	-97.3100
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	27.4%	40.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	38.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	17.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

821

Population

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$81,176

Median household income

$31,719

Per capita income

$210,600

Median home value

$1,234

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

255

Housing units

33.3%

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	289	35.2%
18 and over	532	64.8%
65 and over	128	15.6%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	817	99.5%
Asian	2	0.2%
Black or African American	1	0.1%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.4%	40.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	38.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	17.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 0.3%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	0.3%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	24.5%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$81,176

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,600
Median rent / month	$1,234
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	2.1%
Single-family detached	97.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	37.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	31.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	22.7%
3 or more	60.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.0%
Electricity	30.1%
Propane / LP gas	49.3%
Fuel oil	9.1%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	201	70.3%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	40	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	39	13.6%
Households with children under 18	83	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	33.6%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	20.8%
Married	67.7%	70.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	4.0%
Divorced	7.2%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 24.4%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 23.2%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 12.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	33.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	7.5%
Kindergarten	8	2.5%
Elementary school	193	60.5%
High school	49	15.4%
College / grad school	45	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.5%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Transportation & utilities 12.5%

Retail trade 8.7%

Other services 6.9%

Professional & management 6.1%

Construction 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Information 3.1%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.5

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 84.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	21.5%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	24.3%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.2%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	4.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.3%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	800	97.4%
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)	819	99.8%
Born in same state	813	99.0%
Born in different state	683	83.2%
Foreign born	6	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	9.7%
French	69	8.4%
Arab	38	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	1.7%
Dutch	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68740

What city is ZIP code 68740 in?

ZIP code 68740 is primarily assigned to Hoskins, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68740 in?

ZIP code 68740 falls within Wayne County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68740 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 68740 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68740 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 68740 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68740 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 68740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 68740?

ZIP code 68740 has an estimated population of 821 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68740 in?

ZIP code 68740 observes the CST timezone.