68434 ZIP Code — Seward, NE
Seward County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68434 is located in Seward, Nebraska, within Seward County. It covers approximately 157.37 square miles and serves a population of 9,101 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.
About ZIP code 68434
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 $233,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $80,443. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 34% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,101
population
157.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68434 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68434
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Seward | Acceptable |
| Seward | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68314 Bee (8.2 mi)
68360 Garland (8.6 mi)
68405 Milford (8.7 mi)
68439 Staplehurst (8.9 mi)
68456 Utica (10 mi)
68423 Pleasant Dale (10.1 mi)
68313 Beaver Crossing (12.4 mi)
68402 Malcolm (13.5 mi)
68635 Dwight (13.7 mi)
68669 Ulysses (13.9 mi)
68524 Lincoln (15 mi)
68367 Gresham (15.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,101 |
| Population density | 58 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 159 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 157.37 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9021 |
| Longitude | -97.1108 |
| 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 | 35.7% | 33.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 36.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 25.9% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
9,101
Population
58
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$80,443
Median household income
$34,413
Per capita income
$233,700
Median home value
$921
Median monthly rent
66.3%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
2,384
Housing units
36.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
231
Under 5
221
342
5–9
327
287
10–14
275
562
15–19
537
474
20–24
454
424
25–34
405
540
35–44
517
501
45–54
480
205
55–59
196
269
60–64
257
430
65–74
411
225
75–84
216
161
85+
154
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,113 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 6,988 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,597 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.5%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,736 | 94.5% |
| Two or more races | 208 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 148 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 49 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.7% | 33.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 36.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 25.9% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $80,443 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k–$300k
29.5%
$300k–$500k
25.9%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,700 |
| Median rent / month | $921 |
| Owner occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter occupied | 33.7% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 74.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% |
| 3 or more | 29.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.6% |
| Electricity | 33.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.4% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,852 | 57.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 121 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 562 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 686 | 21.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,039 | 32.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,097 | 34.1% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.1% | 30.4% |
| Married | 52.0% | 51.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
24.5%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 208 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 120 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 922 | 31.1% |
| High school | 548 | 18.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,171 | 39.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.3%
Manufacturing
15.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Retail trade
7.1%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Construction
5.5%
Public administration
5.5%
Professional & management
4.9%
Other services
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.0% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.4% |
| Government | 16.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.9% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.4% |
| Work from home | 5.4% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.7 |
Poverty
All people
6.4%
Under 18 years
3.0%
18 and over
7.5%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
15.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.1% |
| Retirement income | 27.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| High blood pressure | 28.2% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.7% |
| Binge drinking | 21.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.5% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.4% |
| Visited dentist | 73.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 492 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 36.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.7% |
| Public insurance | 26.6% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,649 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 47 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 20 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 27 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,027 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 8,934 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 6,556 | 72.0% |
| Foreign born | 93 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 74 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 41 | 55.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 819 | 9% |
| French | 586 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 493 | 5.4% |
| English | 154 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 145 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 75 | 0.8% |
| German | 55 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.4% |
| Internet access | 90.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68434
What city is ZIP code 68434 in?
ZIP code 68434 is primarily assigned to Seward, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68434 in?
ZIP code 68434 falls within Seward County, Nebraska.
What is the population of ZIP code 68434?
ZIP code 68434 has an estimated population of 9,101 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68434?
The median home value in ZIP code 68434 is $233,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68434?
The median household income in ZIP code 68434 is $80,443, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68434 in?
ZIP code 68434 observes the CST timezone.