68420 ZIP Code — Pawnee City, NE

Pawnee County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68420 is located in Pawnee City, Nebraska, within Pawnee County. It covers approximately 129.94 square miles and serves a population of 1,244 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68420

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 $59,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,000. 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68420 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,244
population
129.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68420 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68420

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City Status
Pawnee City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68345 Du Bois (4.2 mi) 68447 Table Rock (8.8 mi) 68323 Burchard (12 mi) 68376 Humboldt (12.3 mi) 66408 Bern (12.6 mi) 66404 Baileyville (13.9 mi) 68348 Elk Creek (15.1 mi) 68337 Dawson (15.2 mi) 66541 Summerfield (15.5 mi) 66403 Axtell (16 mi) 66538 Seneca (16.1 mi) 68450 Tecumseh (19.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,244
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 133
Geography
Land area 129.94 sq mi
Water area 0.12 sq mi
Latitude 40.0878
Longitude -96.1238
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 52.7% 55.4% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.8% 30.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 12.0% 13.4% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.5% 0.8% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,244
Population
10
People per sq mi
43.9
Median age
$55,000
Median household income
$26,698
Per capita income
$59,400
Median home value
$535
Median monthly rent
87.4%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
588
Housing units
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
56
Under 5
60
53
5–9
57
39
10–14
42
28
15–19
29
11
20–24
12
62
25–34
65
67
35–44
71
56
45–54
59
19
55–59
21
57
60–64
61
85
65–74
91
48
75–84
51
21
85+
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1833426.8%
18 and over91073.2%
65 and over31925.6%
Median age43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%
Two or more races 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Other race 0.7%
Black or African American 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,17793.1%
Two or more races564.4%
Hispanic or Latino201.6%
Other race90.7%
Black or African American20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.7% 55.4% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.8% 30.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 12.0% 13.4% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.5% 0.8% 5.2%
Under $10k 2.2%
$10k–$15k 10.7%
$15k–$25k 12.3%
$25k–$35k 13.4%
$35k–$50k 9.7%
$50k–$75k 24.3%
$75k–$100k 9.7%
$100k–$150k 13.6%
$150k–$200k 2.4%
$200k+ 1.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.2%
$10k–$15k10.7%
$15k–$25k12.3%
$25k–$35k13.4%
$35k–$50k9.7%
$50k–$75k24.3%
$75k–$100k9.7%
$100k–$150k13.6%
$150k–$200k2.4%
$200k+1.8%
Median income$55,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.1%
$50k–$100k 36.0%
$100k–$150k 11.8%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k–$300k 5.2%
$300k–$500k 9.7%
$500k–$1M 0.7%
$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$59,400
Median rent / month$535
Owner occupied87.4%
Renter occupied12.6%
Vacant22.4%
Single-family detached93.4%
Large apartment buildings1.8%
Mobile homes1.2%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.25

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.5%
2010–20196.1%
2000–20091.5%
1990–19994.3%
1980–19894.9%
1970–197912.6%
1960–196911.2%
1950–19591.4%
1940–19495.8%
1939 or earlier50.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom7.2%
2 bedrooms23.3%
3 bedrooms39.9%
4 bedrooms24.7%
5+ bedrooms2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.3%
1 vehicle30.4%
2 vehicles31.8%
3 or more33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas56.3%
Electricity23.1%
Propane / LP gas14.0%
Wood5.3%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20841.1%
Cohabiting couple285.5%
Male householder, no spouse10821.3%
Female householder, no spouse16232.0%
Households with children under 1812825.3%
Households with seniors (65+)21843.1%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.9%16.8%
Married50.9%46.3%
Separated0.5%1.4%
Widowed3.2%13.9%
Divorced18.6%21.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%
Some HS, no diploma 5.0%
HS graduate 46.1%
Some college, no degree 14.9%
Associate's degree 5.7%
Bachelor's degree 13.4%
Graduate / professional 10.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.9%
Bachelor's or higher24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool8324.5%
Kindergarten236.8%
Elementary school14843.7%
High school5516.2%
College / grad school308.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%
Manufacturing 22.3%
Retail trade 8.9%
Transportation & utilities 8.1%
Construction 5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%
Agriculture & mining 4.7%
Finance & real estate 3.6%
Wholesale trade 3.4%
Professional & management 2.2%
Public administration 2.2%
Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.6%
Service18.7%
Sales & office17.8%
Natural resources & construction7.5%
Production & transportation25.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.8%
Government21.5%
Self-employed7.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone62.7%
Carpool18.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk7.3%
Work from home11.0%
Other means1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)14.6

Poverty

All people 14.6%
Under 18 years 16.9%
18 and over 13.7%
Married-couple families 5.3%
Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.4%
Retirement income25.1%
Supplemental Security7.7%
Cash public assistance0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP6.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.8%
High blood pressure43.5%
High cholesterol39.2%
Diabetes14.2%
Heart disease10.9%
Stroke5.1%
Asthma8.6%
Arthritis36.1%
Kidney disease4.5%
Pulmonary disease9.9%
Cancer10.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.2%
Binge drinking16.1%
No physical activity30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.7%
Depression17.0%
Fair or poor health17.8%
Poor mental health11.1%
Poor physical health12.6%
No health insurance14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.6%
Visited dentist60.7%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss16.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans11412.5%
Disability%
Any disability17.5%
Under 184.5%
18–64 years14.4%
65 and over37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.9%
Public insurance41.7%
No insurance9.8%
Uninsured under 1911.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,12890.7%
Spanish181.6%
Other Indo-European121.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander60.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,22798.6%
Born in same state1,22798.6%
Born in different state78463.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen171.4%
Not a US citizen1482.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian22317.9%
French786.3%
Arab211.7%
English141.1%
AncestryCount%
Irish50.4%
Polish50.4%
Dutch50.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.7%
Internet access73.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68420

What city is ZIP code 68420 in?

ZIP code 68420 is primarily assigned to Pawnee City, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68420 in?

ZIP code 68420 falls within Pawnee County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68420 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 68420 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 68420 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 68420 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68420 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 68420 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 68420 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 68420 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 68420 in?

ZIP code 68420 observes the CST timezone.

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