68404 ZIP Code — Martell, NE

Lancaster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68404 is located in Martell, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 50.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,089 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68404

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 $231,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,219. 47% 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 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68404 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,089

population

50.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68404 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68404

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68404. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Martell	Acceptable
Martell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68368 Hallam (4.7 mi) 68430 Roca (5.8 mi) 68372 Hickman (7.8 mi) 68523 Lincoln (8.2 mi) 68512 Lincoln (8.5 mi) 68339 Denton (9 mi) 68358 Firth (9.7 mi) 68516 Lincoln (9.8 mi) 68331 Cortland (10.8 mi) 68328 Clatonia (10.9 mi) 68522 Lincoln (11.3 mi) 68333 Crete (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,089
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	50.26 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	40.6177
Longitude	-96.7528
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	36.8%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.0%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,089

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$84,219

Median household income

$35,661

Per capita income

$231,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

386

Housing units

36.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

128

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	221	20.3%
18 and over	868	79.7%
65 and over	356	32.7%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	980	88.1%
Two or more races	68	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	23	2.1%
Other race	23	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.0%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 2.3%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	2.3%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	16.6%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$84,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 22.8%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 24.1%

$500k–$1M 13.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	26.2%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	27.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	12.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.0%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	59.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	45.3%
Propane / LP gas	45.7%
Fuel oil	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	300	69.0%
Cohabiting couple	29	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	34	7.8%
Female householder, no spouse	72	16.6%
Households with children under 18	98	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	224	51.5%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.7%	15.6%
Married	71.4%	65.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	7.5%
Divorced	14.6%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 12.3%

Associate's degree 18.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 19.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	36.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	69	26.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	126	48.1%
High school	26	9.9%
College / grad school	41	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Construction 18.4%

Wholesale trade 10.8%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Public administration 8.0%

Retail trade 5.5%

Other services 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Professional & management 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	26.8%
Production & transportation	4.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.4%
Government	34.0%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	15.2%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	21.5%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	23.6%
No physical activity	15.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	8.6%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	75.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	6.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	3.7%
65 and over	52.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	30.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,020	93.7%
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)	1,089	100.0%
Born in same state	1,089	100.0%
Born in different state	886	81.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	157	14.4%
French	108	9.9%
Arab	29	2.7%
Irish	10	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	8	0.7%
Polish	8	0.7%
Dutch	8	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68404

What city is ZIP code 68404 in?

ZIP code 68404 is primarily assigned to Martell, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68404 in?

ZIP code 68404 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68404 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 68404 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 68404 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 68404 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68404 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 68404 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 68404?

ZIP code 68404 has an estimated population of 1,089 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68404 in?

ZIP code 68404 observes the CST timezone.