68066 ZIP Code — Wahoo, NE
Saunders County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68066 is located in Wahoo, Nebraska, within Saunders County. It covers approximately 89.80 square miles and serves a population of 5,653 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68066
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 $206,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
The gap between median ($80,769) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,653
population
89.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68066 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68066
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68066. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wahoo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68033 Ithaca (5.2 mi)
68017 Ceresco (8.1 mi)
68041 Mead (8.5 mi)
68018 Colon (9.6 mi)
68070 Weston (9.6 mi)
68040 Malmo (9.7 mi)
68073 Yutan (11.6 mi)
68003 Ashland (13.1 mi)
68065 Valparaiso (13.7 mi)
68015 Cedar Bluffs (14.1 mi)
68050 Prague (14.7 mi)
68336 Davey (15.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,653 |
| Population density | 63 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 155 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 89.80 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1764 |
| Longitude | -96.6194 |
| 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 | 34.8% | 33.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 34.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 28.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
5,653
Population
63
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$80,769
Median household income
$41,539
Per capita income
$206,600
Median home value
$916
Median monthly rent
71.1%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
1,634
Housing units
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
166
Under 5
155
264
5–9
246
292
10–14
272
188
15–19
176
116
20–24
108
296
25–34
276
403
35–44
377
379
45–54
355
159
55–59
148
145
60–64
136
295
65–74
275
139
75–84
130
81
85+
76
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,682 | 29.8% |
| 18 and over | 3,971 | 70.2% |
| 65 and over | 996 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,443 | 94% |
| Two or more races | 158 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 140 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.8% | 33.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 34.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 28.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
3.2%
$25k–$35k
3.7%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
10.1%
$100k–$150k
24.0%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
12.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 12.9% |
| Median income | $80,769 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.3%
$50k–$100k
8.5%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
24.1%
$200k–$300k
23.3%
$300k–$500k
20.0%
$500k–$1M
7.5%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $206,600 |
| Median rent / month | $916 |
| Owner occupied | 71.1% |
| Renter occupied | 28.9% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 76.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% |
| 3 or more | 37.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.3% |
| Electricity | 39.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.2% |
| Fuel oil | 2.2% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,121 | 51.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 168 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 430 | 19.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 443 | 20.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 870 | 40.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 676 | 31.3% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.4% | 21.4% |
| Married | 54.0% | 51.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
29.1%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
10.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 65 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 123 | 8.0% |
| Elementary school | 789 | 51.3% |
| High school | 431 | 28.0% |
| College / grad school | 130 | 8.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.0%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Professional & management
9.7%
Public administration
6.7%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Construction
5.7%
Retail trade
5.7%
Other services
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.4% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.9% |
| Government | 18.7% |
| Self-employed | 10.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 11.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 8.3% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
9.5%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
35.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.1% |
| Retirement income | 17.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 31.6% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 22.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.5% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 11.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.2% |
| Visited dentist | 67.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 258 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.0% |
| Under 18 | 8.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.4% |
| Public insurance | 22.5% |
| No insurance | 4.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,332 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 45 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 12 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,596 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 5,523 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 4,752 | 84.1% |
| Foreign born | 73 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 57 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 45 | 78.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 469 | 8.3% |
| French | 272 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 202 | 3.6% |
| English | 142 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 131 | 2.3% |
| Polish | 114 | 2% |
| Irish | 18 | 0.3% |
| German | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68066
What city is ZIP code 68066 in?
ZIP code 68066 is primarily assigned to Wahoo, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68066 in?
ZIP code 68066 falls within Saunders County, Nebraska.
What is the population of ZIP code 68066?
ZIP code 68066 has an estimated population of 5,653 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68066?
The median home value in ZIP code 68066 is $206,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68066?
The median household income in ZIP code 68066 is $80,769, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68066 in?
ZIP code 68066 observes the CST timezone.