68786 ZIP Code — Wausa, NE

Knox County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68786 is located in Wausa, Nebraska, within Knox County. It covers approximately 124.76 square miles and serves a population of 1,039 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68786

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 $100,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,125. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 36% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68786 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,039
population
124.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68786 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68786

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City Status
Wausa Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68718 Bloomfield (11.2 mi) 68765 Osmond (12 mi) 68771 Randolph (14.6 mi) 68729 Creighton (16 mi) 68730 Crofton (16.8 mi) 68724 Center (17.2 mi) 68769 Plainview (18 mi) 68727 Coleridge (18 mi) 68739 Hartington (18.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,039
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 124.76 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 42.5037
Longitude -97.5732
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 40.9% 44.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 37.9% 37.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.2% 14.7% 22.0%
Over $200k 6.1% 2.8% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,039
Population
8
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$78,125
Median household income
$31,437
Per capita income
$100,200
Median home value
$743
Median monthly rent
85.2%
Home ownership
3.2%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
424
Housing units
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
32
Under 5
44
24
5–9
34
46
10–14
64
46
15–19
64
19
20–24
28
35
25–34
50
53
35–44
75
34
45–54
48
27
55–59
37
16
60–64
22
51
65–74
72
27
75–84
37
22
85+
32
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1833031.8%
18 and over70968.2%
65 and over24123.2%
Median age38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%
Two or more races 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Other race 0.5%
Black or African American 0.4%
GroupCount%
White96491.5%
Two or more races302.8%
Asian181.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native181.7%
Hispanic or Latino151.4%
Other race50.5%
Black or African American40.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.9% 44.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 37.9% 37.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.2% 14.7% 22.0%
Over $200k 6.1% 2.8% 5.2%
Under $10k 2.0%
$10k–$15k 5.3%
$15k–$25k 4.5%
$25k–$35k 10.6%
$35k–$50k 10.9%
$50k–$75k 15.1%
$75k–$100k 18.4%
$100k–$150k 24.6%
$150k–$200k 2.8%
$200k+ 5.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.0%
$10k–$15k5.3%
$15k–$25k4.5%
$25k–$35k10.6%
$35k–$50k10.9%
$50k–$75k15.1%
$75k–$100k18.4%
$100k–$150k24.6%
$150k–$200k2.8%
$200k+5.9%
Median income$78,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%
$50k–$100k 32.1%
$100k–$150k 23.3%
$150k–$200k 11.1%
$200k–$300k 4.9%
$300k–$500k 6.2%
$500k–$1M 3.3%
$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$100,200
Median rent / month$743
Owner occupied85.2%
Renter occupied14.8%
Vacant24.9%
Single-family detached95.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.0%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.62

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.0%
2000–20091.7%
1990–19994.8%
1980–19892.3%
1970–19795.9%
1960–196910.5%
1950–195911.3%
1940–19498.2%
1939 or earlier54.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.4%
2 bedrooms29.1%
3 bedrooms32.1%
4 bedrooms22.9%
5+ bedrooms11.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.7%
1 vehicle26.3%
2 vehicles39.9%
3 or more32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas39.7%
Electricity38.0%
Propane / LP gas20.9%
Wood1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23665.9%
Cohabiting couple51.4%
Male householder, no spouse3910.9%
Female householder, no spouse7821.8%
Households with children under 1811431.8%
Households with seniors (65+)12234.1%
Average household size2.76

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.8%28.9%
Married68.9%52.0%
Separated0.0%0.4%
Widowed1.8%6.8%
Divorced3.5%11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%
Some HS, no diploma 3.0%
HS graduate 23.0%
Some college, no degree 32.4%
Associate's degree 15.4%
Bachelor's degree 13.8%
Graduate / professional 8.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.9%
Bachelor's or higher22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6417.5%
Kindergarten41.1%
Elementary school13938.0%
High school11230.6%
College / grad school4712.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%
Retail trade 12.0%
Manufacturing 11.8%
Construction 11.6%
Agriculture & mining 7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%
Professional & management 6.6%
Other services 4.3%
Transportation & utilities 2.9%
Finance & real estate 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Information 1.4%
Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.8%
Service22.9%
Sales & office10.7%
Natural resources & construction13.8%
Production & transportation21.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.6%
Government9.5%
Self-employed9.3%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.2%
Carpool5.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.7%
Work from home5.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.9

Poverty

All people 3.2%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 4.9%
Married-couple families 2.1%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.5%
Retirement income15.4%
Supplemental Security0.6%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP0.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.1%
High blood pressure35.1%
High cholesterol35.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma7.6%
Arthritis28.4%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease6.5%
Cancer9.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.7%
Binge drinking18.9%
No physical activity23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.6%
Depression14.8%
Fair or poor health11.9%
Poor mental health10.1%
Poor physical health9.1%
No health insurance12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.3%
Visited dentist68.4%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss11.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans436.1%
Disability%
Any disability7.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years9.1%
65 and over17.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance87.3%
Public insurance25.5%
No insurance2.8%
Uninsured under 195.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only96392.7%
Spanish101.0%
Other Indo-European50.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.3%
Other languages20.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,00796.9%
Born in same state99996.2%
Born in different state69566.9%
Foreign born80.8%
Naturalized citizen323.1%
Not a US citizen2062.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian11711.3%
Arab838%
French787.5%
AncestryCount%
English242.3%
Polish242.3%
Dutch161.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.5%
Internet access94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68786

What city is ZIP code 68786 in?

ZIP code 68786 is primarily assigned to Wausa, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68786 in?

ZIP code 68786 falls within Knox County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68786 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 68786 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68786 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 68786 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68786 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 68786 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68786?

The median home value in ZIP code 68786 is $100,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 68786 in?

ZIP code 68786 observes the CST timezone.

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