68068 ZIP Code — Washington, NE

Washington County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68068 is located in Washington, Nebraska, within Washington County. It covers approximately 0.21 square miles and serves a population of 206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68068

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 $183,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $101,875.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

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

206

population

0.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68068 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68068

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	206
Population density	981 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	0.21 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.4004
Longitude	-96.2054
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	29.3%	32.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	33.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	39.7%	28.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	5.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

206

Population

981

People per sq mi

30.8

Median age

$101,875

Median household income

$41,750

Per capita income

$183,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.4%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

Housing units

25.5%

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	53	25.7%
18 and over	153	74.3%
65 and over	21	10.2%
Median age	30.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	204	99%
Two or more races	2	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.3%	32.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	33.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	39.7%	28.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	5.9%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 7.7%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 34.6%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	7.7%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	34.6%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$101,875

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 31.6%

$150k–$200k 28.9%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.4%
Renter occupied	2.6%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	2.4%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	24.1%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	44.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.0%
1 bedroom	19.3%
2 bedrooms	6.0%
3 bedrooms	36.1%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	18.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	29.5%
Propane / LP gas	52.6%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	40	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	4	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	26	33.3%
Female householder, no spouse	8	10.3%
Households with children under 18	24	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	14	17.9%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.2%	42.1%
Married	47.6%	47.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	3.9%
Divorced	6.0%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 18.1%

Bachelor's degree 21.5%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	25.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	3.3%
Elementary school	29	48.3%
High school	14	23.3%
College / grad school	15	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 27.9%

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Professional & management 9.3%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Retail trade 6.2%

Other services 6.2%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Information 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	5.4%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	24.8%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.7%
Government	3.9%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.9%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	7.7%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	22.3%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	15.4%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	10.2%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	70.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	34.0%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.1%
Public insurance	10.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	197	95.6%
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)	206	100.0%
Born in same state	206	100.0%
Born in different state	158	76.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	26	12.6%
Italian	24	11.7%
Polish	15	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	2.9%
English	3	1.5%
Dutch	2	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	97.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68068

What city is ZIP code 68068 in?

ZIP code 68068 is primarily assigned to Washington, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68068 in?

ZIP code 68068 falls within Washington County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68068 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 68068 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68068?

The median home value in ZIP code 68068 is $183,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 68068?

ZIP code 68068 has an estimated population of 206 residents, with a density of 1,005 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68068?

The median household income in ZIP code 68068 is $101,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68068 in?

ZIP code 68068 observes the CST timezone.