68071 ZIP Code — Winnebago, NE

Thurston County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68071 is located in Winnebago, Nebraska, within Thurston County. It covers approximately 77.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,844 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68071

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,400. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $59,583. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (15%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 68071 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,844

population

77.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68071 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68071

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winnebago	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68067 Walthill (6 mi) 68030 Homer (6.2 mi) 68741 Hubbard (10.7 mi) 68039 Macy (10.7 mi) 68062 Thurston (11.2 mi) 51055 Sloan (12 mi) 68055 Rosalie (12 mi) 51054 Sergeant Bluff (12.4 mi) 68731 Dakota City (12.6 mi) 51052 Salix (12.6 mi) 68733 Emerson (13.2 mi) 51111 Sioux City (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,844
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	77.87 sq mi
Water area	0.89 sq mi
Latitude	42.2342
Longitude	-96.4758
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	47.4%	43.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	18.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,844

Population

People per sq mi

26.7

Median age

$59,583

Median household income

$19,913

Per capita income

$76,400

Median home value

$628

Median monthly rent

44.7%

Home ownership

22.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment

345

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

121

10–14

118

124

15–19

122

20–24

134

25–34

131

114

35–44

111

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	671	36.4%
18 and over	1,173	63.6%
65 and over	165	8.9%
Median age	26.7 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 82.4%

White 6.7%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Asian 2%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,556	82.4%
White	127	6.7%
Two or more races	102	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	45	2.4%
Asian	37	2%
Other race	18	1%
Black or African American	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	43.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	18.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$59,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.1%

$50k–$100k 42.2%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,400
Median rent / month	$628
Owner occupied	44.7%
Renter occupied	55.3%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	70.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	31.1%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	37.1%
3 bedrooms	35.4%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.8%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	9.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.8%
Electricity	47.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	35.7%
Cohabiting couple	78	14.3%
Male householder, no spouse	115	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	158	28.9%
Households with children under 18	294	53.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	22.7%
Average household size	3.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.1%	49.9%
Married	35.5%	32.4%
Separated	1.4%	0.7%
Widowed	2.6%	4.8%
Divorced	8.4%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	7.1%
Kindergarten	27	4.0%
Elementary school	261	38.7%
High school	238	35.3%
College / grad school	100	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 28.7%

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.1%

Retail trade 10.0%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Professional & management 2.1%

Construction 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	41.5%
Government	57.2%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.4%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	4.9%
Walk	6.4%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 22.2%

Under 18 years 22.6%

18 and over 21.9%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 34.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.2%
Retirement income	13.6%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	8.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.9%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	26.6%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.2%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	82.3%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.1%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	24.8%
Uninsured under 19	14.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,702	92.3%
Spanish	21	1.2%
Other Indo-European	10	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,802	97.7%
Born in same state	1,799	97.6%
Born in different state	500	27.1%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	42	2.3%
Not a US citizen	37	88.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	1.6%
French	10	0.5%
German	3	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	3	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.6%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68071

What city is ZIP code 68071 in?

ZIP code 68071 is primarily assigned to Winnebago, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68071 in?

ZIP code 68071 falls within Thurston County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68071 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 68071 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68071?

22% of residents in ZIP code 68071 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68071?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 68071 mostly rentals?

55% of occupied units in ZIP code 68071 are renter-occupied.

What timezone is ZIP code 68071 in?

ZIP code 68071 observes the CST timezone.