68465 ZIP Code — Wilber, NE

Saline County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68465 is located in Wilber, Nebraska, within Saline County. It covers approximately 102.10 square miles and serves a population of 2,657 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68465

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 $182,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $80,324. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68465 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,657

population

102.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68465 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68465

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68465. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilber	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68464 Western (6.1 mi) 68445 Swanton (6.8 mi) 68341 De Witt (8.9 mi) 68328 Clatonia (9 mi) 68333 Crete (9.2 mi) 68343 Dorchester (11.7 mi) 68368 Hallam (12 mi) 68424 Plymouth (13 mi) 68331 Cortland (16 mi) 68453 Tobias (16.3 mi) 68404 Martell (16.4 mi) 68359 Friend (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,657
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	102.10 sq mi
Water area	0.68 sq mi
Latitude	40.4803
Longitude	-97.0081
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	34.2%	44.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	31.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	20.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.6%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,657

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$80,324

Median household income

$38,505

Per capita income

$182,900

Median home value

$774

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

780

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

112

5–9

139

10–14

117

15–19

20–24

128

25–34

109

246

35–44

209

200

45–54

169

55–59

60–64

112

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	737	27.7%
18 and over	1,920	72.3%
65 and over	442	16.6%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.5%

Two or more races 8.9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Other race 2.9%

Asian 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,241	77.5%
Two or more races	257	8.9%
Hispanic or Latino	233	8.1%
Other race	84	2.9%
Asian	69	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.2%	44.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	31.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	20.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.6%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$80,324

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 31.1%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,900
Median rent / month	$774
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	90.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	46.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	26.5%
3 or more	47.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.7%
Electricity	32.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Wood	4.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	559	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	72	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	132	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	168	18.0%
Households with children under 18	426	45.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	270	29.0%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	17.8%
Married	55.0%	59.8%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	11.6%
Divorced	11.4%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	5.9%
Kindergarten	23	3.5%
Elementary school	420	63.7%
High school	109	16.5%
College / grad school	68	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.5%

Manufacturing 22.1%

Construction 16.2%

Retail trade 7.2%

Professional & management 6.1%

Public administration 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Other services 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.9%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	15.6%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	238	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.8%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.7%
Public insurance	26.1%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,473	93.1%
Spanish	260	10.5%
Other Indo-European	215	8.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	42	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,280	85.8%
Born in same state	2,259	85.0%
Born in different state	1,797	67.6%
Foreign born	21	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	377	14.2%
Not a US citizen	105	27.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	163	6.1%
French	104	3.9%
Arab	104	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	35	1.3%
English	11	0.4%
Dutch	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68465

What city is ZIP code 68465 in?

ZIP code 68465 is primarily assigned to Wilber, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68465 in?

ZIP code 68465 falls within Saline County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68465 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 68465 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68465?

The median home value in ZIP code 68465 is $182,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 68465?

ZIP code 68465 has an estimated population of 2,657 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68465?

The median household income in ZIP code 68465 is $80,324, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68465 in?

ZIP code 68465 observes the CST timezone.