68038 ZIP Code — Lyons, NE

Burt County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68038 is located in Lyons, Nebraska, within Burt County. It covers approximately 105.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,304 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68038

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 $111,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The gap between median ($48,977) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

1,304

population

105.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68038 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68038

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lyons	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68055 Rosalie (7 mi) 68045 Oakland (8.6 mi) 68020 Decatur (10.6 mi) 68004 Bancroft (11.4 mi) 68019 Craig (12.3 mi) 68039 Macy (12.7 mi) 68067 Walthill (13 mi) 68788 West Point (15.7 mi) 68047 Pender (16.9 mi) 68061 Tekamah (17.1 mi) 68716 Beemer (18.4 mi) 51040 Onawa (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,304
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	105.59 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	41.9594
Longitude	-96.4608
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	58.1%	47.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	15.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,304

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$48,977

Median household income

$34,912

Per capita income

$111,100

Median home value

$674

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

506

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

110

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	264	20.2%
18 and over	1,040	79.8%
65 and over	359	27.5%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.7%

Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Two or more races 5.7%

Other race 5.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,145	80.7%
Hispanic or Latino	115	8.1%
Two or more races	81	5.7%
Other race	75	5.3%
Black or African American	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.1%	47.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	15.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 20.3%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	20.3%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$48,977

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 31.2%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,100
Median rent / month	$674
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	1.7%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	39.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.8%
Electricity	19.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Fuel oil	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	343	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	19	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	54	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	169	28.9%
Households with children under 18	124	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	250	42.7%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	10.7%
Married	68.0%	58.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.7%
Widowed	3.5%	15.0%
Divorced	12.2%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.8%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	5.6%
Kindergarten	24	9.6%
Elementary school	146	58.4%
High school	52	20.8%
College / grad school	14	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Construction 15.8%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Retail trade 11.0%

Professional & management 9.6%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Other services 2.2%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	15.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	15.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 28.0%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	19.7%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	26.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,262	96.8%
Spanish	14	1.1%
Other Indo-European	14	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,299	99.6%
Born in same state	1,285	98.5%
Born in different state	916	70.2%
Foreign born	14	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.4%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	136	10.4%
Italian	129	9.9%
Dutch	102	7.8%
Arab	55	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	27	2.1%
German	8	0.6%
English	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68038

What city is ZIP code 68038 in?

ZIP code 68038 is primarily assigned to Lyons, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68038 in?

ZIP code 68038 falls within Burt County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68038 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 68038 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68038 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 68038 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68038?

The median home value in ZIP code 68038 is $111,100.

Does ZIP code 68038 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 68038 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 68038 in?

ZIP code 68038 observes the CST timezone.