68041 ZIP Code — Mead, NE
Saunders County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68041 is located in Mead, Nebraska, within Saunders County. It covers approximately 44.64 square miles and serves a population of 968 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68041
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 $208,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $68,125. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
968
population
44.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68041 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68041
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68041. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mead | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68073 Yutan (5.7 mi)
68018 Colon (6.5 mi)
68033 Ithaca (7.6 mi)
68066 Wahoo (8.5 mi)
68064 Valley (9 mi)
68069 Waterloo (10.1 mi)
68015 Cedar Bluffs (10.9 mi)
68025 Fremont (11.6 mi)
68040 Malmo (12.1 mi)
68022 Elkhorn (13.1 mi)
68003 Ashland (13.6 mi)
68017 Ceresco (15.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 968 |
| Population density | 22 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 155 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 44.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2633 |
| Longitude | -96.5043 |
| 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 | 39.6% | 33.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 34.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.0% | 28.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.7% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
968
Population
22
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$68,125
Median household income
$37,898
Per capita income
$208,300
Median home value
$867
Median monthly rent
88.1%
Home ownership
3.6%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
410
Housing units
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
36
Under 5
31
38
5–9
34
33
10–14
29
24
15–19
22
23
20–24
20
84
25–34
74
35
35–44
31
57
45–54
51
29
55–59
26
43
60–64
38
86
65–74
76
18
75–84
16
7
85+
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 239 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 729 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 210 | 21.7% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
99.1%
Two or more races
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 959 | 99.1% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.6% | 33.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 34.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.0% | 28.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.7% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
2.6%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
37.7%
$75k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
11.5%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 37.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $68,125 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.4%
$50k–$100k
6.2%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
18.2%
$200k–$300k
36.0%
$300k–$500k
10.3%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
3.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,300 |
| Median rent / month | $867 |
| Owner occupied | 88.1% |
| Renter occupied | 11.9% |
| Vacant | 8.9% |
| Single-family detached | 89.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% |
| 3 or more | 33.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.9% |
| Electricity | 13.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 210 | 50.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 28 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 134 | 32.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 47 | 11.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 137 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 175 | 41.8% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.5% | 10.2% |
| Married | 49.1% | 72.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 26.6% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
24.0%
Some college, no degree
30.2%
Associate's degree
19.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 10 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 10.2% |
| Elementary school | 105 | 53.6% |
| High school | 38 | 19.4% |
| College / grad school | 23 | 11.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
22.0%
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Manufacturing
18.5%
Professional & management
8.1%
Construction
6.5%
Other services
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
0.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.1% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 34.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.2% |
| Government | 9.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.6% |
| Carpool | 1.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 5.0% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
3.6%
Under 18 years
5.7%
18 and over
2.9%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
18.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.5% |
| Retirement income | 21.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 24.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.2% |
| Depression | 16.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.4% |
| Poor mental health | 11.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.2% |
| Visited dentist | 71.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 73 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 3.7% |
| 65 and over | 16.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.1% |
| Public insurance | 36.4% |
| No insurance | 2.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 901 | 93.1% |
| 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) | 968 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 968 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 846 | 87.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 170 | 17.6% |
| French | 69 | 7.1% |
| English | 31 | 3.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 23 | 2.4% |
| Dutch | 16 | 1.7% |
| Arab | 9 | 0.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.3% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68041
What city is ZIP code 68041 in?
ZIP code 68041 is primarily assigned to Mead, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68041 in?
ZIP code 68041 falls within Saunders County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68041 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 68041 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 68041 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 68041 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 68041?
ZIP code 68041 has an estimated population of 968 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68041?
The median home value in ZIP code 68041 is $208,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 68041 in?
ZIP code 68041 observes the CST timezone.