68883 ZIP Code — Wood River, NE

Hall County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68883 is located in Wood River, Nebraska, within Hall County. It covers approximately 186.12 square miles and serves a population of 2,539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68883

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 $170,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,115. 36% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68883 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,539
population
186.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68883 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68883

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68883. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Wood River Acceptable
Wood River Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68810 Alda (8.3 mi) 68876 Shelton (8.6 mi) 68832 Doniphan (10.4 mi) 68803 Grand Island (11.3 mi) 68956 Kenesaw (14.1 mi) 68824 Cairo (14.2 mi) 68955 Juniata (14.3 mi) 68840 Gibbon (14.9 mi) 68869 Ravenna (17.7 mi) 68901 Hastings (18.1 mi) 68801 Grand Island (19.3 mi) 68945 Heartwell (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,539
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 079
Geography
Land area 186.12 sq mi
Water area 2.91 sq mi
Latitude 40.8004
Longitude -98.5928
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 46.0% 43.3% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 29.8% 34.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 22.6% 18.6% 22.0%
Over $200k 1.6% 3.8% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,539
Population
14
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$77,115
Median household income
$33,964
Per capita income
$170,400
Median home value
$982
Median monthly rent
80.6%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
822
Housing units
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
92
Under 5
84
110
5–9
100
69
10–14
63
98
15–19
88
79
20–24
71
158
25–34
142
137
35–44
124
177
45–54
159
77
55–59
69
97
60–64
87
136
65–74
122
91
75–84
82
14
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1864925.6%
18 and over1,89074.4%
65 and over45818.0%
Median age39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Other race 5.5%
Two or more races 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,26382.1%
Hispanic or Latino2177.9%
Other race1525.5%
Two or more races1184.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.0% 43.3% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 29.8% 34.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 22.6% 18.6% 22.0%
Over $200k 1.6% 3.8% 5.2%
Under $10k 1.5%
$10k–$15k 2.2%
$15k–$25k 4.4%
$25k–$35k 5.9%
$35k–$50k 12.1%
$50k–$75k 22.7%
$75k–$100k 14.4%
$100k–$150k 21.7%
$150k–$200k 7.5%
$200k+ 7.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.5%
$10k–$15k2.2%
$15k–$25k4.4%
$25k–$35k5.9%
$35k–$50k12.1%
$50k–$75k22.7%
$75k–$100k14.4%
$100k–$150k21.7%
$150k–$200k7.5%
$200k+7.6%
Median income$77,115

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%
$50k–$100k 17.9%
$100k–$150k 19.4%
$150k–$200k 15.3%
$200k–$300k 18.4%
$300k–$500k 17.5%
$500k–$1M 4.2%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$170,400
Median rent / month$982
Owner occupied80.6%
Renter occupied19.4%
Vacant10.2%
Single-family detached84.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.8%
Median rooms7.3
Avg household size (owned)2.74

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20192.7%
2000–20099.4%
1990–19998.6%
1980–19895.6%
1970–197918.7%
1960–196911.1%
1950–19598.1%
1940–19491.7%
1939 or earlier33.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom3.4%
2 bedrooms23.9%
3 bedrooms37.2%
4 bedrooms25.3%
5+ bedrooms9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.5%
1 vehicle13.9%
2 vehicles36.2%
3 or more48.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas44.5%
Electricity33.6%
Propane / LP gas19.0%
Fuel oil0.8%
Wood2.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family53960.3%
Cohabiting couple9510.6%
Male householder, no spouse14015.7%
Female householder, no spouse12013.4%
Households with children under 1830634.2%
Households with seniors (65+)30133.7%
Average household size2.79

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.5%16.4%
Married54.1%61.5%
Separated0.0%1.8%
Widowed3.5%6.0%
Divorced11.8%14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%
Some HS, no diploma 4.6%
HS graduate 32.3%
Some college, no degree 26.7%
Associate's degree 11.4%
Bachelor's degree 16.4%
Graduate / professional 6.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.5%
Bachelor's or higher23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool9114.6%
Kindergarten518.2%
Elementary school24639.4%
High school16125.8%
College / grad school7512.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%
Manufacturing 16.4%
Agriculture & mining 9.2%
Professional & management 8.9%
Construction 8.3%
Retail trade 6.4%
Transportation & utilities 6.2%
Finance & real estate 6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%
Other services 3.8%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Public administration 1.4%
Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.7%
Service12.8%
Sales & office22.9%
Natural resources & construction14.1%
Production & transportation14.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.4%
Government13.2%
Self-employed10.2%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.4%
Carpool6.2%
Public transit0.3%
Walk1.9%
Work from home5.0%
Other means0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)23.7

Poverty

All people 9.9%
Under 18 years 19.8%
18 and over 6.6%
Married-couple families 1.5%
Female-led households 44.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.5%
Retirement income15.5%
Supplemental Security2.6%
Cash public assistance0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP4.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.6%
High blood pressure36.2%
High cholesterol34.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma8.6%
Arthritis26.3%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease6.8%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.4%
Binge drinking19.2%
No physical activity26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.1%
Depression18.9%
Fair or poor health13.0%
Poor mental health11.7%
Poor physical health9.4%
No health insurance16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.1%
Visited dentist65.4%
Cholesterol screening88.2%
Teeth loss13.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1568.3%
Disability%
Any disability13.3%
Under 185.4%
18–64 years9.6%
65 and over38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.3%
Public insurance28.2%
No insurance8.3%
Uninsured under 199.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,36393.1%
Spanish753.2%
Other Indo-European753.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,46297.0%
Born in same state2,44396.2%
Born in different state2,03280.0%
Foreign born190.7%
Naturalized citizen773.0%
Not a US citizen2532.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian33413.2%
French2158.5%
Arab1385.4%
AncestryCount%
Dutch532.1%
English421.7%
Polish150.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.2%
Internet access96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68883

What city is ZIP code 68883 in?

ZIP code 68883 is primarily assigned to Wood River, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68883 in?

ZIP code 68883 falls within Hall County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68883 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 68883 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68883 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 68883 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68883?

The median home value in ZIP code 68883 is $170,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 68883?

ZIP code 68883 has an estimated population of 2,539 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68883 in?

ZIP code 68883 observes the CST timezone.

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