68882 ZIP Code — Wolbach, NE

Greeley County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68882 is located in Wolbach, Nebraska, within Greeley County. It covers approximately 134.41 square miles and serves a population of 395 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68882

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 $58,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,250. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68882 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

395
population
134.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68882 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68882

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68882. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Wolbach Acceptable
Wolbach Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68873 Saint Paul (12.4 mi) 68835 Elba (13.1 mi) 68842 Greeley (13.2 mi) 68875 Scotia (14 mi) 68627 Cedar Rapids (14.8 mi) 68638 Fullerton (16 mi) 68665 Spalding (18.2 mi) 68864 Palmer (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 395
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 077
Geography
Land area 134.41 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 41.4350
Longitude -98.4204
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 308
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.1% 56.2% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.1% 28.0% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 6.9% 14.7% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.9% 1.1% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

395
Population
3
People per sq mi
44.2
Median age
$56,250
Median household income
$29,222
Per capita income
$58,200
Median home value
$719
Median monthly rent
77.8%
Home ownership
20.0%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
174
Housing units
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
Under 5
11
23
5–9
22
21
10–14
19
10
15–19
10
2
20–24
1
11
25–34
11
30
35–44
28
15
45–54
15
13
55–59
13
21
60–64
19
30
65–74
28
9
75–84
9
7
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812030.4%
18 and over27569.6%
65 and over8922.5%
Median age44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Other race 4.1%
Black or African American 1%
Two or more races 1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White36989.6%
Hispanic or Latino174.1%
Other race174.1%
Black or African American41%
Two or more races41%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.1% 56.2% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.1% 28.0% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 6.9% 14.7% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.9% 1.1% 5.2%
Under $10k 6.4%
$10k–$15k 5.3%
$15k–$25k 4.1%
$25k–$35k 11.7%
$35k–$50k 20.5%
$50k–$75k 15.8%
$75k–$100k 13.5%
$100k–$150k 15.2%
$150k–$200k 5.8%
$200k+ 1.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.4%
$10k–$15k5.3%
$15k–$25k4.1%
$25k–$35k11.7%
$35k–$50k20.5%
$50k–$75k15.8%
$75k–$100k13.5%
$100k–$150k15.2%
$150k–$200k5.8%
$200k+1.8%
Median income$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.8%
$50k–$100k 43.6%
$100k–$150k 11.3%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k–$300k 7.5%
$300k–$500k 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$58,200
Median rent / month$719
Owner occupied77.8%
Renter occupied22.2%
Vacant19.3%
Single-family detached82.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.5%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.29

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.8%
2000–20091.9%
1990–199910.4%
1980–19895.7%
1970–197911.8%
1960–19699.9%
1950–19591.9%
1940–19495.2%
1939 or earlier50.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.9%
1 bedroom7.1%
2 bedrooms30.2%
3 bedrooms36.3%
4 bedrooms14.6%
5+ bedrooms9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle19.9%
2 vehicles37.4%
3 or more40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity19.3%
Propane / LP gas79.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8248.0%
Cohabiting couple127.0%
Male householder, no spouse4928.7%
Female householder, no spouse2816.4%
Households with children under 185129.8%
Households with seniors (65+)7443.3%
Average household size2.31

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.1%15.7%
Married52.8%58.3%
Separated5.0%3.1%
Widowed3.7%9.4%
Divorced12.4%13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%
Some HS, no diploma 5.3%
HS graduate 35.1%
Some college, no degree 28.3%
Associate's degree 14.3%
Bachelor's degree 13.6%
Graduate / professional 1.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.2%
Bachelor's or higher15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1413.2%
Kindergarten32.8%
Elementary school6157.5%
High school1413.2%
College / grad school1413.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%
Retail trade 18.1%
Agriculture & mining 14.2%
Manufacturing 12.3%
Other services 12.3%
Wholesale trade 5.8%
Finance & real estate 4.5%
Transportation & utilities 3.9%
Public administration 3.9%
Construction 1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%
Professional & management 1.3%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.9%
Service12.9%
Sales & office21.9%
Natural resources & construction8.4%
Production & transportation23.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.6%
Government13.5%
Self-employed14.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.0%
Carpool7.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.9%
Work from home5.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.1

Poverty

All people 20.0%
Under 18 years 29.2%
18 and over 16.0%
Married-couple families 14.6%
Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.2%
Retirement income25.1%
Supplemental Security7.6%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP4.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.2%
High blood pressure36.4%
High cholesterol35.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma8.1%
Arthritis27.9%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease6.8%
Cancer8.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.6%
Binge drinking19.6%
No physical activity24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.0%
Depression16.5%
Fair or poor health12.3%
Poor mental health11.1%
Poor physical health9.6%
No health insurance13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.9%
Visited dentist67.1%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss11.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4215.3%
Disability%
Any disability12.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years15.6%
65 and over22.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.4%
Public insurance50.9%
No insurance1.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only37394.4%
Spanish123.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander123.2%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)38998.5%
Born in same state37795.4%
Born in different state31479.5%
Foreign born123.0%
Naturalized citizen61.5%
Not a US citizen466.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian7719.5%
French389.6%
Dutch143.5%
AncestryCount%
English71.8%
Arab10.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.3%
Internet access90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68882

What city is ZIP code 68882 in?

ZIP code 68882 is primarily assigned to Wolbach, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68882 in?

ZIP code 68882 falls within Greeley County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68882 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 68882 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 68882 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 68882 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68882?

20% of residents in ZIP code 68882 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68882 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 68882 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 68882 in?

ZIP code 68882 observes the CST timezone.

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