68787 ZIP Code — Wayne, NE
Wayne County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68787 is located in Wayne, Nebraska, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 143.41 square miles and serves a population of 6,980 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.
About ZIP code 68787
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $59,931. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,980
population
143.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68787 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68787
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68787. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wayne | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68784 Wakefield (6.5 mi)
68790 Winside (9.4 mi)
68723 Carroll (10.5 mi)
68728 Concord (11.8 mi)
68740 Hoskins (15.2 mi)
68717 Belden (15.7 mi)
68768 Pilger (15.9 mi)
68047 Pender (16.7 mi)
68062 Thurston (17 mi)
68745 Laurel (17.5 mi)
68710 Allen (17.5 mi)
68732 Dixon (18.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,980 |
| Population density | 49 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 179 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 143.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2137 |
| Longitude | -97.0179 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402/531 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.6% | 40.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.4% | 38.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.7% | 17.7% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
6,980
Population
49
People per sq mi
26.3
Median age
$59,931
Median household income
$27,564
Per capita income
$180,300
Median home value
$772
Median monthly rent
61.7%
Home ownership
23.1%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
1,742
Housing units
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
141
Under 5
139
120
5–9
118
224
10–14
220
575
15–19
567
636
20–24
626
266
25–34
263
342
35–44
337
308
45–54
303
167
55–59
165
192
60–64
189
272
65–74
267
158
75–84
156
115
85+
114
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,147 | 16.4% |
| 18 and over | 5,833 | 83.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,082 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 26.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Two or more races
3.7%
Other race
2.2%
Black or African American
1.7%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,387 | 87.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 330 | 4.5% |
| Two or more races | 270 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 158 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.6% | 40.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.4% | 38.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.7% | 17.7% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
14.4%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
2.6%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $59,931 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
8.8%
$100k–$150k
24.3%
$150k–$200k
25.4%
$200k–$300k
20.5%
$300k–$500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,300 |
| Median rent / month | $772 |
| Owner occupied | 61.7% |
| Renter occupied | 38.3% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
| Single-family detached | 68.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% |
| 3 or more | 34.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.9% |
| Electricity | 28.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.8% |
| Fuel oil | 3.3% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,153 | 44.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 216 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 585 | 22.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 637 | 24.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 575 | 22.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 768 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.5% | 42.9% |
| Married | 40.0% | 37.4% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
1.5%
HS graduate
25.9%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
12.9%
Bachelor's degree
21.8%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 32 | 1.1% |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 0.4% |
| Elementary school | 642 | 21.4% |
| High school | 258 | 8.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,058 | 68.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.6%
Retail trade
14.5%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Construction
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Professional & management
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Other services
2.4%
Public administration
0.6%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.6% |
| Service | 25.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 11.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.4% |
| Government | 18.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.0% |
| Carpool | 3.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 10.2% |
| Work from home | 11.7% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.6 |
Poverty
All people
23.1%
Under 18 years
15.2%
18 and over
24.9%
Married-couple families
10.6%
Female-led households
19.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.0% |
| Retirement income | 14.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| High blood pressure | 25.4% |
| High cholesterol | 26.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 17.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.9% |
| Binge drinking | 24.9% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.0% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 310 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 10.7% |
| 18–64 years | 13.7% |
| 65 and over | 40.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.6% |
| Public insurance | 25.6% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,700 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 140 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 140 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,578 | 94.2% |
| Born in same state | 6,478 | 92.8% |
| Born in different state | 3,969 | 56.9% |
| Foreign born | 100 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 402 | 5.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 94 | 23.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,320 | 18.9% |
| French | 461 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 164 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 154 | 2.2% |
| English | 141 | 2% |
| Polish | 107 | 1.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 91.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68787
What city is ZIP code 68787 in?
ZIP code 68787 is primarily assigned to Wayne, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68787 in?
ZIP code 68787 falls within Wayne County, Nebraska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68787?
23% of residents in ZIP code 68787 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68787?
The median home value in ZIP code 68787 is $180,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 68787?
ZIP code 68787 has an estimated population of 6,980 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68787?
The median household income in ZIP code 68787 is $59,931, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68787 in?
ZIP code 68787 observes the CST timezone.