68416 ZIP Code — Ohiowa, NE

Fillmore County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68416 is located in Ohiowa, Nebraska, within Fillmore County. It covers approximately 45.18 square miles and serves a population of 243 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68416

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 $92,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,344. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68416 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

243

population

45.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68416 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68416

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68416. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ohiowa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68406 Milligan (6 mi) 68453 Tobias (6.2 mi) 68322 Bruning (9 mi) 68303 Alexandria (9.3 mi) 68338 Daykin (11.4 mi) 68361 Geneva (14.4 mi) 68326 Carleton (15 mi) 68436 Shickley (15 mi) 68351 Exeter (16 mi) 68464 Western (17 mi) 68359 Friend (17.9 mi) 68445 Swanton (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	243
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	45.18 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.4085
Longitude	-97.4256
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	46.9%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	49.0%	32.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	21.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

243

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$67,344

Median household income

$32,130

Per capita income

$92,900

Median home value

$306

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

4.3%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	42	17.3%
18 and over	201	82.7%
65 and over	47	19.3%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	238	97.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.9%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	49.0%	32.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	21.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 34.5%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	34.5%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$67,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.4%

$50k–$100k 33.0%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,900
Median rent / month	$306
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	3.4%
Single-family detached	95.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	2.6%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	62.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	8.8%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	52.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.2%
Electricity	8.8%
Propane / LP gas	66.4%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	61	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	5	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	25	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	22	19.5%
Households with children under 18	28	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	31	27.4%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	7.8%
Married	60.4%	62.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	0.0%	17.5%
Divorced	12.9%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 40.5%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 23.8%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	4.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	6.7%
Kindergarten	3	10.0%
Elementary school	17	56.7%
High school	3	10.0%
College / grad school	5	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 31.5%

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Retail trade 4.7%

Construction 3.9%

Professional & management 3.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Information 0.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	2.4%
Natural resources & construction	24.4%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	23.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.5%
Carpool	18.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	7.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 2.4%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	11.5%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.3%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	224	92.2%
Spanish	4	1.8%
Other Indo-European	4	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	231	95.1%
Born in same state	231	95.1%
Born in different state	175	72.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	4.9%
Not a US citizen	10	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	40	16.5%
French	7	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68416

What city is ZIP code 68416 in?

ZIP code 68416 is primarily assigned to Ohiowa, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68416 in?

ZIP code 68416 falls within Fillmore County, Nebraska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68416?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 68416 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 68416 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68416?

The median home value in ZIP code 68416 is $92,900.

Does ZIP code 68416 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 68416 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 68416 in?

ZIP code 68416 observes the CST timezone.