68062 ZIP Code — Thurston, NE

Thurston County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68062 is located in Thurston, Nebraska, within Thurston County. It covers approximately 39.21 square miles and serves a population of 320 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68062

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 $159,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($83,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 68062 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

320

population

39.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68062 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68062

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68062. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thurston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68047 Pender (6.3 mi) 68733 Emerson (9.8 mi) 68067 Walthill (11.1 mi) 68071 Winnebago (11.2 mi) 68784 Wakefield (11.7 mi) 68004 Bancroft (12.6 mi) 68741 Hubbard (12.7 mi) 68055 Rosalie (14.4 mi) 68030 Homer (15.1 mi) 68787 Wayne (17 mi) 68728 Concord (18 mi) 68039 Macy (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	320
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	39.21 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.1917
Longitude	-96.6871
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	27.4%	43.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	35.0%	18.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.0%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

320

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$83,750

Median household income

$48,201

Per capita income

$159,400

Median home value

$694

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

119

Housing units

26.2%

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	75	23.4%
18 and over	245	76.6%
65 and over	71	22.2%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	319	99.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.4%	43.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	35.0%	18.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.0%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 16.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	16.0%
Median income	$83,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,400
Median rent / month	$694
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	10.7%
1939 or earlier	28.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	10.1%
2 vehicles	29.4%
3 or more	58.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.6%
Electricity	12.6%
Propane / LP gas	44.5%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	80	67.2%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	25	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	13	10.9%
Households with children under 18	27	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	37.8%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	26.0%
Married	60.4%	65.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.3%
Divorced	10.8%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 15.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	9.3%
Kindergarten	5	5.8%
Elementary school	33	38.4%
High school	21	24.4%
College / grad school	19	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Agriculture & mining 21.5%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Public administration 9.7%

Construction 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Professional & management 4.1%

Retail trade 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Other services 1.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.8%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.0%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	21.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.3%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.0

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 2.7%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 85.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.0%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	304	95.0%
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)	316	98.8%
Born in same state	312	97.5%
Born in different state	244	76.3%
Foreign born	4	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	35	10.9%
Italian	31	9.7%
English	12	3.8%
French	10	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	5	1.6%
German	4	1.3%
Polish	4	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68062

What city is ZIP code 68062 in?

ZIP code 68062 is primarily assigned to Thurston, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68062 in?

ZIP code 68062 falls within Thurston County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68062 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 68062 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68062?

The median home value in ZIP code 68062 is $159,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 68062?

ZIP code 68062 has an estimated population of 320 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68062?

The median household income in ZIP code 68062 is $83,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68062 in?

ZIP code 68062 observes the CST timezone.