68437 ZIP Code — Shubert, NE

Richardson County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68437 is located in Shubert, Nebraska, within Richardson County. It covers approximately 46.24 square miles and serves a population of 291 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68437

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 $62,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,625. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

291

population

46.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68437 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68437

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68437. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shubert	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68442 Stella (3 mi) 68457 Verdon (6.2 mi) 68414 Nemaha (6.7 mi) 68337 Dawson (9.6 mi) 68355 Falls City (10.7 mi) 68376 Humboldt (12.1 mi) 68321 Brownville (13.1 mi) 68305 Auburn (13.9 mi) 64482 Rock Port (16.6 mi) 64437 Craig (17.1 mi) 64446 Fairfax (17.1 mi) 68431 Rulo (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	291
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	46.24 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	40.2183
Longitude	-95.7001
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	43.6%	57.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	26.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	12.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.1%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

291

Population

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$55,625

Median household income

$42,877

Per capita income

$62,500

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

132

Housing units

28.0%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	32	11.0%
18 and over	259	89.0%
65 and over	59	20.3%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Black or African American 4.1%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	275	94.5%
Black or African American	12	4.1%
Two or more races	4	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	57.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	26.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	12.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.1%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 22.1%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 7.4%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	22.1%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	7.4%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	14.8%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$55,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.2%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$62,500
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	96.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	60.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	32.1%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	14.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	43.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	74.5%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	9	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	29	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	27	18.1%
Households with children under 18	24	16.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	32.2%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.6%	10.5%
Married	59.6%	68.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	2.3%
Divorced	17.0%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	6.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	32.3%
High school	18	58.1%
College / grad school	1	3.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 22.0%

Construction 13.0%

Education & healthcare 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Professional & management 6.8%

Other services 6.2%

Public administration 4.5%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Retail trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.2%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.6%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.9%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	15.8%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	37.5%
18–64 years	24.5%
65 and over	23.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	285	97.9%
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)	291	100.0%
Born in same state	291	100.0%
Born in different state	181	62.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	38	13.1%
Italian	35	12%
German	14	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	4.1%
Polish	3	1%
English	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.2%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68437

What city is ZIP code 68437 in?

ZIP code 68437 is primarily assigned to Shubert, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68437 in?

ZIP code 68437 falls within Richardson County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68437 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 68437 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68437?

The median home value in ZIP code 68437 is $62,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 68437?

ZIP code 68437 has an estimated population of 291 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68437?

The median household income in ZIP code 68437 is $55,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68437 in?

ZIP code 68437 observes the CST timezone.