68378 ZIP Code — Johnson, NE

Nemaha County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68378 is located in Johnson, Nebraska, within Nemaha County. It covers approximately 54.64 square miles and serves a population of 617 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68378

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 $172,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,250. 37% 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 68378 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

617

population

54.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68378 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68378

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68378. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Johnson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68379 Julian (2.7 mi) 68305 Auburn (6.8 mi) 68448 Talmage (9.4 mi) 68329 Cook (11.2 mi) 68382 Lorton (11.5 mi) 68421 Peru (11.7 mi) 68321 Brownville (13.4 mi) 68348 Elk Creek (13.4 mi) 68410 Nebraska City (16 mi) 68346 Dunbar (16.2 mi) 68447 Table Rock (16.7 mi) 68450 Tecumseh (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	617
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	54.64 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	40.4360
Longitude	-95.9620
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	33.3%	49.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	28.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	19.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

617

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$61,250

Median household income

$34,933

Per capita income

$172,800

Median home value

$595

Median monthly rent

95.7%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

334

Housing units

24.3%

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	177	28.7%
18 and over	440	71.3%
65 and over	158	25.6%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Two or more races 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	612	99.2%
Two or more races	4	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	49.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	28.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	19.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 27.6%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	27.6%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$61,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,800
Median rent / month	$595
Owner occupied	95.7%
Renter occupied	4.3%
Vacant	26.4%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	42.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	41.7%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	49.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.6%
Electricity	25.6%
Propane / LP gas	23.6%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	5.1%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	47	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	68	26.8%
Households with children under 18	76	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	42.1%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.3%	13.3%
Married	65.9%	54.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	3.1%	11.4%
Divorced	11.7%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 18.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.0%
Kindergarten	6	3.6%
Elementary school	83	50.3%
High school	45	27.3%
College / grad school	26	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Agriculture & mining 12.8%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Retail trade 7.2%

Construction 6.9%

Other services 6.6%

Public administration 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Professional & management 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.8%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	14.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.9%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	588	95.3%
Spanish	3	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	617	100.0%
Born in same state	616	99.8%
Born in different state	544	88.2%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	7.3%
Italian	33	5.3%
French	14	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	2	0.3%
Dutch	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68378

What city is ZIP code 68378 in?

ZIP code 68378 is primarily assigned to Johnson, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68378 in?

ZIP code 68378 falls within Nemaha County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68378 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 68378 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68378 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 68378 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68378 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 68378 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68378?

The median home value in ZIP code 68378 is $172,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 68378 in?

ZIP code 68378 observes the CST timezone.