68778 ZIP Code — Springview, NE

Keya Paha County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68778 is located in Springview, Nebraska, within Keya Paha County. It covers approximately 486.15 square miles and serves a population of 674 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68778

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 $116,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,000. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 68778 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

674

population

486.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68778 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68778

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City	Status
Springview	Preferred

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	674
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	486.15 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	42.8582
Longitude	-99.8400
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	46.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	32.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	16.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.7%	5.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

674

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$65,000

Median household income

$35,782

Per capita income

$116,700

Median home value

$715

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

323

Housing units

28.1%

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	155	23.0%
18 and over	519	77.0%
65 and over	152	22.6%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	668	98.8%
Two or more races	5	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	46.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	32.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	16.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.7%	5.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$65,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.4%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$1M+ 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,700
Median rent / month	$715
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	34.8%
Single-family detached	89.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	40.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	33.2%
4 bedrooms	23.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	13.9%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	56.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	44.5%
Propane / LP gas	32.8%
Wood	16.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.4%
Male householder, no spouse	58	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	47	19.7%
Households with children under 18	52	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	41.6%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	29.2%
Married	54.9%	48.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	16.0%
Divorced	11.2%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.5%
Kindergarten	14	8.6%
Elementary school	51	31.5%
High school	93	57.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 38.6%

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Construction 9.6%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Other services 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Public administration 4.3%

Professional & management 4.0%

Retail trade 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.4%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.4%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	37.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.6%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	16.5%
Work from home	18.4%
Other means	5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 6.5%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	10.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.4%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	662	98.2%
Spanish	10	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	1.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	662	98.2%
Born in same state	662	98.2%
Born in different state	405	60.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.8%
Not a US citizen	2	16.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	9.3%
French	43	6.4%
English	16	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	15	2.2%
Polish	3	0.4%
Arab	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68778

What city is ZIP code 68778 in?

ZIP code 68778 is primarily assigned to Springview, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68778 in?

ZIP code 68778 falls within Keya Paha County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68778 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 68778 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68778 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 68778 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68778?

The median home value in ZIP code 68778 is $116,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 68778?

ZIP code 68778 has an estimated population of 674 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68778 in?

ZIP code 68778 observes the CST timezone.