68044 ZIP Code — Nickerson, NE

Dodge County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68044 is located in Nickerson, Nebraska, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 35.88 square miles and serves a population of 752 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68044

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,667.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68044 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

752

population

35.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nickerson	Acceptable
Nickerson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68002 Arlington (5.9 mi) 68025 Fremont (7.6 mi) 68031 Hooper (8.1 mi) 68029 Herman (10.8 mi) 68008 Blair (13.6 mi) 68034 Kennard (13.6 mi) 68064 Valley (14 mi) 68015 Cedar Bluffs (14.9 mi) 68057 Scribner (15.6 mi) 68649 North Bend (16.7 mi) 68007 Bennington (17 mi) 68018 Colon (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	752
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	35.88 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	41.5384
Longitude	-96.4541
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402/531

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	18.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

752

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$81,667

Median household income

$36,804

Per capita income

$81,300

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

256

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

110

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	159	21.1%
18 and over	593	78.9%
65 and over	72	9.6%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.6%

Two or more races 24.7%

Hispanic or Latino 24.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	494	49.6%
Two or more races	246	24.7%
Hispanic or Latino	244	24.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.8%
Other race	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	18.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 33.6%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	33.6%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$81,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 40.8%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,300
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	29.1%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	0.3%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	13.1%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	50.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.6%
Electricity	47.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.7%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	169	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	32	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	42	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	31	11.3%
Households with children under 18	71	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	61	22.3%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.7%	26.3%
Married	48.6%	54.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.1%
Widowed	2.4%	5.2%
Divorced	6.4%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 22.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 10.9%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	10.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	58	35.8%
High school	33	20.4%
College / grad school	54	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 44.8%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Retail trade 8.9%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Construction 7.8%

Education & healthcare 3.8%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	38.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.9%
Government	2.3%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.1

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 34.8%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 46.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.4%
Retirement income	9.9%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	21.6%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	30.3%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	677	90.0%
Spanish	113	16.7%
Other Indo-European	113	16.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	636	84.6%
Born in same state	625	83.1%
Born in different state	500	66.5%
Foreign born	11	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	116	15.4%
Not a US citizen	7	6.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	58	7.7%
Italian	30	4%
Dutch	26	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	2.8%
English	7	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68044

What city is ZIP code 68044 in?

ZIP code 68044 is primarily assigned to Nickerson, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68044 in?

ZIP code 68044 falls within Dodge County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68044 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 68044 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68044?

15% of residents in ZIP code 68044 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68044?

The median home value in ZIP code 68044 is $81,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 68044?

ZIP code 68044 has an estimated population of 752 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68044 in?

ZIP code 68044 observes the CST timezone.