68641 ZIP Code — Howells, NE

Colfax County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68641 is located in Howells, Nebraska, within Colfax County. It covers approximately 99.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,122 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68641

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 $109,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,375. 41% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68641 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,122

population

99.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68641 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68641

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68641. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Howells	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68633 Dodge (6.5 mi) 68629 Clarkson (6.5 mi) 68643 Leigh (13.9 mi) 68779 Stanton (14.8 mi) 68057 Scribner (15.1 mi) 68661 Schuyler (16.3 mi) 68788 West Point (16.4 mi) 68791 Wisner (16.7 mi) 68716 Beemer (17.1 mi) 68649 North Bend (18.3 mi) 68631 Creston (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,122
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	99.01 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.7210
Longitude	-96.9924
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402/531

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	36.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	42.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	18.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,122

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$61,375

Median household income

$29,207

Per capita income

$109,900

Median home value

$525

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

492

Housing units

23.5%

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	253	22.5%
18 and over	869	77.5%
65 and over	317	28.3%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Black or African American 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,082	95.2%
Black or African American	16	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.3%
Other race	15	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	36.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	42.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	18.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$61,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,900
Median rent / month	$525
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	49.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	12.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.4%
Electricity	42.4%
Propane / LP gas	36.5%
Fuel oil	4.0%
Wood	4.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	262	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	12	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	81	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	100	22.0%
Households with children under 18	99	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	204	44.8%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	15.5%
Married	61.6%	54.8%
Separated	1.0%	0.8%
Widowed	1.2%	22.9%
Divorced	7.1%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 17.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	12.3%
Kindergarten	26	9.7%
Elementary school	89	33.2%
High school	60	22.4%
College / grad school	60	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.0%

Retail trade 10.3%

Construction 8.5%

Wholesale trade 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Professional & management 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Other services 2.3%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 1.6%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	69.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.7%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,038	92.5%
Spanish	10	1.0%
Other Indo-European	10	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,111	99.0%
Born in same state	1,111	99.0%
Born in different state	961	85.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	117	10.4%
Arab	78	7%
German	30	2.7%
French	16	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	15	1.3%
Polish	11	1%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68641

What city is ZIP code 68641 in?

ZIP code 68641 is primarily assigned to Howells, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68641 in?

ZIP code 68641 falls within Colfax County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68641 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 68641 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 68641 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 68641 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68641 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 68641 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68641?

The median home value in ZIP code 68641 is $109,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 68641 in?

ZIP code 68641 observes the CST timezone.