68881 ZIP Code — Westerville, NE
Custer County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68881 is located in Westerville, Nebraska, within Custer County. It covers approximately 18.77 square miles and serves a population of 111 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
111
population
18.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68881 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68881
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68881. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Westerville | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 111 |
| Population density | 6 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4089 |
| Longitude | -99.4000 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 308 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
111
Population
6
People per sq mi
15.8
Median age
$0
Median household income
$9,663
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
28
Housing units
59.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
Under 5
4
16
5–9
10
7
10–14
5
13
15–19
9
15
35–44
10
10
75–84
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 58 | 52.3% |
| 18 and over | 53 | 47.7% |
| 65 and over | 17 | 15.3% |
| Median age | 15.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 111 | 100% |
Household income
$35k–$50k
45.0%
$50k–$75k
55.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $35k–$50k | 45.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 55.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$150k–$200k
45.0%
$200k–$300k
55.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 28.6% |
| Single-family detached | 71.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 28.6% |
| Median rooms | 8.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 5.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 32.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 28.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 32.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 28.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% |
| 3 or more | 55.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 20 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 55.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9 | 45.0% |
| Average household size | 5.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.4% | 36.7% |
| Married | 67.6% | 63.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
40.5%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
59.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 59.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 20.0% |
| Elementary school | 26 | 43.3% |
| High school | 22 | 36.7% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
56.0%
Professional & management
44.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 100.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 100.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.0% |
| Retirement income | 45.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 28.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 24.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.2% |
| Visited dentist | 62.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9 | 17.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 47.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 15.3% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 102 | 91.9% |
| 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) | 111 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 111 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 111 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 18.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68881
What city is ZIP code 68881 in?
ZIP code 68881 is primarily assigned to Westerville, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68881 in?
ZIP code 68881 falls within Custer County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68881 family-oriented?
52% of residents in ZIP code 68881 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68881?
60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 68881 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 68881 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 68881 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 68881 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 68881 in?
ZIP code 68881 observes the CST timezone.