68788 ZIP Code — West Point, NE
Cuming County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68788 is located in West Point, Nebraska, within Cuming County. It covers approximately 186.92 square miles and serves a population of 4,454 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.
About ZIP code 68788
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 $172,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $66,174. 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 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,454
population
186.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68788 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68788
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68788. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| West Point | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68716 Beemer (6 mi)
68791 Wisner (10.4 mi)
68004 Bancroft (10.6 mi)
68045 Oakland (13.5 mi)
68633 Dodge (14.4 mi)
68057 Scribner (14.6 mi)
68038 Lyons (15.7 mi)
68641 Howells (16.4 mi)
68047 Pender (16.6 mi)
68031 Hooper (18.8 mi)
68055 Rosalie (19.3 mi)
68019 Craig (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,454 |
| Population density | 24 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 186.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.26 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.8654 |
| Longitude | -96.7390 |
| 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 | 44.6% | 45.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.3% | 35.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.6% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
4,454
Population
24
People per sq mi
44.1
Median age
$66,174
Median household income
$35,195
Per capita income
$172,900
Median home value
$882
Median monthly rent
70.0%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
1,593
Housing units
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
152
Under 5
136
225
5–9
201
107
10–14
95
124
15–19
112
112
20–24
101
193
25–34
173
303
35–44
271
259
45–54
233
189
55–59
169
159
60–64
142
274
65–74
245
185
75–84
165
68
85+
61
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,044 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 3,410 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 998 | 22.4% |
| Median age | 44.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.8%
Hispanic or Latino
10.6%
Two or more races
8.7%
Other race
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,776 | 75.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 530 | 10.6% |
| Two or more races | 433 | 8.7% |
| Other race | 158 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.6% | 45.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.3% | 35.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.6% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
15.0%
$50k–$75k
21.4%
$75k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.1% |
| Median income | $66,174 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.8%
$50k–$100k
17.4%
$100k–$150k
7.9%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k–$300k
25.8%
$300k–$500k
15.5%
$500k–$1M
6.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,900 |
| Median rent / month | $882 |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% |
| Vacant | 13.9% |
| Single-family detached | 85.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.8% |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% |
| 3 or more | 28.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.1% |
| Electricity | 30.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.5% |
| Fuel oil | 3.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,049 | 56.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 81 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 365 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 354 | 19.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 481 | 26.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 649 | 35.1% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.0% | 15.9% |
| Married | 63.8% | 62.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
35.7%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
15.7%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 189 | 18.8% |
| Kindergarten | 55 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 380 | 37.8% |
| High school | 195 | 19.4% |
| College / grad school | 185 | 18.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Manufacturing
16.7%
Retail trade
10.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.9%
Professional & management
7.5%
Public administration
7.5%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Construction
6.7%
Wholesale trade
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Other services
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Information
2.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.9% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 14.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.6% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 6.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.9%
Under 18 years
4.7%
18 and over
8.9%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
3.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.3% |
| Retirement income | 8.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| High blood pressure | 37.7% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.8% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 11.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 166 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 28.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.3% |
| Public insurance | 27.6% |
| No insurance | 10.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,166 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 434 | 10.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 434 | 10.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,992 | 89.6% |
| Born in same state | 3,985 | 89.5% |
| Born in different state | 3,486 | 78.3% |
| Foreign born | 7 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 462 | 10.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 59 | 12.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 250 | 5.6% |
| French | 109 | 2.4% |
| Arab | 104 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 99 | 2.2% |
| English | 67 | 1.5% |
| Polish | 48 | 1.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 87.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68788
What city is ZIP code 68788 in?
ZIP code 68788 is primarily assigned to West Point, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68788 in?
ZIP code 68788 falls within Cuming County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68788?
The median home value in ZIP code 68788 is $172,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 68788?
ZIP code 68788 has an estimated population of 4,454 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68788?
The median household income in ZIP code 68788 is $66,174, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68788 in?
ZIP code 68788 observes the CST timezone.