68050 ZIP Code — Prague, NE

Saunders County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68050 is located in Prague, Nebraska, within Saunders County. It covers approximately 56.89 square miles and serves a population of 616 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68050

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 $129,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68050 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

616

population

56.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prague	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68040 Malmo (5.7 mi) 68648 Morse Bluff (6.6 mi) 68014 Bruno (7.1 mi) 68070 Weston (8.8 mi) 68015 Cedar Bluffs (11.2 mi) 68018 Colon (12.1 mi) 68626 Brainard (12.8 mi) 68649 North Bend (14.5 mi) 68066 Wahoo (14.7 mi) 68632 David City (15.7 mi) 68065 Valparaiso (16.1 mi) 68635 Dwight (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	616
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	56.89 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	41.3075
Longitude	-96.8421
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	58.6%	33.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	28.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

616

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$63,750

Median household income

$28,715

Per capita income

$129,500

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

254

Housing units

13.3%

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	121	19.6%
18 and over	495	80.4%
65 and over	113	18.3%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Two or more races 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	611	98.5%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.6%
Two or more races	4	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	33.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	28.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	22.6%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
Median income	$63,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,500
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	1.5%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	11.4%
1939 or earlier	45.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	12.8%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	49.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	28.8%
Propane / LP gas	46.5%
Fuel oil	5.3%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	145	64.2%
Cohabiting couple	15	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	32	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	34	15.0%
Households with children under 18	63	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	38.1%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	21.9%
Married	63.2%	60.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	3.5%	11.3%
Divorced	4.7%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	11.6%
Kindergarten	4	3.1%
Elementary school	56	43.4%
High school	31	24.0%
College / grad school	23	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Retail trade 19.4%

Construction 13.9%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Other services 8.1%

Professional & management 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Public administration 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.7%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	26.0%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	11.5%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.3%
Depression	15.6%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.6%
Public insurance	24.5%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	580	94.2%
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)	616	100.0%
Born in same state	613	99.5%
Born in different state	513	83.3%
Foreign born	3	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	61	9.9%
French	10	1.6%
Dutch	10	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	1.6%
English	7	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68050

What city is ZIP code 68050 in?

ZIP code 68050 is primarily assigned to Prague, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68050 in?

ZIP code 68050 falls within Saunders County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68050 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 68050 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68050?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 68050 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 68050 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68050?

The median home value in ZIP code 68050 is $129,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 68050 in?

ZIP code 68050 observes the CST timezone.