68438 ZIP Code — Sprague, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68438 is located in Sprague, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 0.10 square miles and serves a population of 91 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
91
population
0.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68438 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68438
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sprague | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 91 |
| Population density | 910 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6268 |
| Longitude | -96.7445 |
| 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 | 47.6% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
91
Population
910
People per sq mi
57.8
Median age
$50,000
Median household income
$33,516
Per capita income
$164,600
Median home value
$1,188
Median monthly rent
81.3%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
39
Housing units
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
3
2
5–9
2
2
10–14
2
2
15–19
1
6
25–34
5
3
35–44
3
5
45–54
3
5
55–59
3
5
60–64
4
13
65–74
9
6
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15 | 16.5% |
| 18 and over | 76 | 83.5% |
| 65 and over | 32 | 35.2% |
| Median age | 57.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.6%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 94.6% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 2.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.6% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
10.4%
$10k–$15k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
16.7%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
8.3%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
2.1%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $50,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.8%
$50k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
25.6%
$200k–$300k
28.2%
$300k–$500k
5.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,188 |
| Owner occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter occupied | 18.8% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 91.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 45.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% |
| 3 or more | 43.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 31.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 58.3% |
| Wood | 4.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 21 | 43.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 2.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 20 | 41.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6 | 12.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5 | 10.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 21 | 43.8% |
| Average household size | 1.90 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.4% | 16.1% |
| Married | 47.8% | 71.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
41.9%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
10.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 8 | 72.7% |
| High school | 3 | 27.3% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
30.2%
Education & healthcare
18.6%
Manufacturing
11.6%
Information
9.3%
Professional & management
7.0%
Other services
7.0%
Wholesale trade
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Retail trade
2.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.5% |
| Service | 11.6% |
| Sales & office | 27.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.6% |
| Production & transportation | 2.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 39.5% |
| Government | 41.9% |
| Self-employed | 18.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 2.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.7% |
| Work from home | 16.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
14.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
17.1%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.9% |
| Retirement income | 33.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.6% |
| Binge drinking | 23.7% |
| No physical activity | 15.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.5% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.2% |
| Poor mental health | 11.3% |
| Poor physical health | 7.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.8% |
| Visited dentist | 74.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 6.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8 | 10.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.2% |
| Public insurance | 42.9% |
| No insurance | 7.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 85 | 93.4% |
| 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) | 91 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 91 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 71 | 78.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7 | 7.7% |
| French | 7 | 7.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 6 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 3 | 3.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.7% |
| Internet access | 87.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68438
What city is ZIP code 68438 in?
ZIP code 68438 is primarily assigned to Sprague, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68438 in?
ZIP code 68438 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68438 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 68438 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 68438 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 68438 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 68438 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 68438 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 68438 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 68438 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 68438 in?
ZIP code 68438 observes the CST timezone.