68413 ZIP Code — Nehawka, NE

Cass County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68413 is located in Nehawka, Nebraska, within Cass County. It covers approximately 55.50 square miles and serves a population of 451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68413

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 $247,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $118,929. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68413 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

451

population

55.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68413 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68413

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68413. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nehawka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68409 Murray (5.9 mi) 68307 Avoca (6.9 mi) 68455 Union (7 mi) 68463 Weeping Water (7.2 mi) 68417 Otoe (8.1 mi) 68048 Plattsmouth (9.5 mi) 68346 Dunbar (12.6 mi) 68037 Louisville (13.2 mi) 51654 Thurman (13.4 mi) 68407 Murdock (14.2 mi) 68349 Elmwood (15 mi) 68410 Nebraska City (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	451
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	55.50 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.8421
Longitude	-96.0165
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	26.1%	32.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	34.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	33.5%	27.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

451

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$118,929

Median household income

$51,805

Per capita income

$247,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

0.7%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

187

Housing units

28.1%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	80	17.7%
18 and over	371	82.3%
65 and over	98	21.7%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%

Asian 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	430	95.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	4.2%
Asian	1	0.2%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.1%	32.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	34.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	33.5%	27.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 20.5%

$200k+ 15.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	21.6%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	20.5%
$200k+	15.3%
Median income	$118,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 39.3%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$247,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	95.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	6.1%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	49.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	26.2%
4 bedrooms	43.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	7.9%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	44.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	33.7%
Propane / LP gas	55.3%
Fuel oil	8.4%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	64.2%
Cohabiting couple	26	13.7%
Male householder, no spouse	22	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	20	10.5%
Households with children under 18	41	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	33.2%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	20.9%
Married	58.7%	64.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	3.0%
Divorced	2.5%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	5.7%
Kindergarten	1	1.1%
Elementary school	26	29.9%
High school	42	48.3%
College / grad school	13	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 20.6%

Other services 15.0%

Construction 14.2%

Retail trade 13.0%

Education & healthcare 8.5%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Professional & management 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.2%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.6%
Government	34.0%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.4%
Carpool	25.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 0.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	9.5%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	21.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.8%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	436	96.7%
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)	450	99.8%
Born in same state	450	99.8%
Born in different state	303	67.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	40	8.9%
French	34	7.5%
Arab	28	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	5.3%
English	18	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68413

What city is ZIP code 68413 in?

ZIP code 68413 is primarily assigned to Nehawka, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68413 in?

ZIP code 68413 falls within Cass County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68413 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 68413 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 68413 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 68413 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68413?

The median household income in ZIP code 68413 is $118,929, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 68413?

ZIP code 68413 has an estimated population of 451 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68413 in?

ZIP code 68413 observes the CST timezone.