68036 ZIP Code — Linwood, NE

Butler County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68036 is located in Linwood, Nebraska, within Butler County. It covers approximately 64.55 square miles and serves a population of 497 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68036

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,778. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68036 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

497

population

64.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68036

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Linwood	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	497
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	64.55 sq mi
Water area	1.26 sq mi
Latitude	41.3954
Longitude	-96.9635
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	80.6%	42.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	32.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	1.9%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

497

Population

People per sq mi

55.3

Median age

$52,778

Median household income

$35,693

Per capita income

$133,600

Median home value

$989

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

238

Housing units

28.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	20.7%
18 and over	394	79.3%
65 and over	165	33.2%
Median age	55.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80%

Two or more races 14%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	417	80%
Two or more races	73	14%
Hispanic or Latino	24	4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	1%
Other race	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.6%	42.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	32.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	1.9%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 28.6%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$200k+ 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	28.6%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$200k+	11.5%
Median income	$52,778

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,600
Median rent / month	$989
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	33.8%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	0.7%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	31.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.1%
2 vehicles	47.4%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	44.4%
Propane / LP gas	43.2%
Fuel oil	6.4%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	73.1%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	31	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	28	12.0%
Households with children under 18	52	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	45.7%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	2.7%	1.9%
Married	81.4%	84.8%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	1.6%	2.4%
Divorced	14.4%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 21.3%

Some college, no degree 33.2%

Associate's degree 16.5%

Bachelor's degree 24.4%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.5%
Kindergarten	13	19.1%
Elementary school	52	76.5%
High school	2	2.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.3%

Transportation & utilities 20.3%

Finance & real estate 16.4%

Agriculture & mining 15.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Education & healthcare 6.8%

Construction 4.8%

Public administration 4.8%

Retail trade 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.8%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	30.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	20.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 30.1%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 83.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.3%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	15.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.5%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	464	93.4%
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)	497	100.0%
Born in same state	497	100.0%
Born in different state	351	70.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	10.9%
French	34	6.8%
Arab	9	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	5	1%
English	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68036

What city is ZIP code 68036 in?

ZIP code 68036 is primarily assigned to Linwood, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68036 in?

ZIP code 68036 falls within Butler County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68036 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 68036 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68036 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 68036 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 68036 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 68036 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68036?

The median home value in ZIP code 68036 is $133,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 68036 in?

ZIP code 68036 observes the CST timezone.