Zip code 68465: Wilber, Nebraska
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 68465
68465 is a rural zip code in Wilber, Nebraska (Saline County), covering 102 sq mi of land. About 2,543 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 37.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $91,964 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $204,600, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $805 a month.
26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support.
How 68465 compares
- Residents under 1827.8%90thU.S. 22% · NE 24.5%117th of 540 in NE
- Housing vacancy13.8%84thU.S. 10.1% · NE 7.6%215th of 538 in NE
- Veterans8.7%83rdU.S. 6.2% · NE 6.9%141st of 540 in NE
- 78thU.S. 10% · NE 10.8%357th of 540 in NE
- Government workers16.5%69thU.S. 14.5% · NE 15%223rd of 540 in NE
- Uninsured rate8.9%65thU.S. 8.4% · NE 7.2%125th of 540 in NE
- Median household income$91,96464thU.S. $80,734 · NE $76,47596th of 530 in NE
- Homeownership rate74.1%64thU.S. 65.2% · NE 66.5%373rd of 538 in NE
- 59thU.S. 14.1% · NE 8%31st of 540 in NE
- Per capita income$38,50445thU.S. $44,673 · NE $41,751260th of 540 in NE
- Median earnings per worker$44,80639thU.S. $49,666 · NE $47,319283rd of 540 in NE
- Median age37.135thU.S. 38.9 · NE 37.2413th of 540 in NE
- 35thU.S. 35.7% · NE 34.6%249th of 539 in NE
- Diversity index38.934thU.S. 61.4 · NE 41.372nd of 540 in NE
- 23rdU.S. 17.2% · NE 16.7%467th of 540 in NE
- Median home value$204,60022ndU.S. $332,700 · NE $238,600178th of 511 in NE
- Poverty rate6.6%22ndU.S. 12.5% · NE 10.6%319th of 539 in NE
- Broadband access87.6%22ndU.S. 91% · NE 90.6%277th of 538 in NE
- Work from home5.9%11thU.S. 15.1% · NE 11%341st of 540 in NE
- Tech workers0.9%11thU.S. 3.8% · NE 3.3%245th of 540 in NE
- 10thU.S. 9.7% · NE 9.5%372nd of 540 in NE
- Average commute19 min9thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NE 19.2 min352nd of 537 in NE
- 7thU.S. $1,413 · NE $1,072261st of 441 in NE
- 6thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NE 0.456391st of 538 in NE
- Population2,5434thU.S. 334,922,499 · NE 1,978,707121st of 540 in NE
- Population density25/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · NE 26/sq mi137th of 540 in NE
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NE 3%390th of 540 in NE
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · NE 45.1%381st of 523 in NE
| Measure | 68465 | Saline | NE | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 27.8% | 26.1% | 24.5% | 22% | 117th of 540 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.8% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 10.1% | 215th of 538 | |
| Veterans | 8.7% | 5.8% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 141st of 540 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.2% | 10.2% | 10.8% | 10% | 357th of 540 | |
| Government workers | 16.5% | 15.6% | 15% | 14.5% | 223rd of 540 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.9% | 9.7% | 7.2% | 8.4% | 125th of 540 | |
| Median household income | $91,964 | $79,910 | $76,475 | $80,734 | 96th of 530 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.1% | 75.9% | 66.5% | 65.2% | 373rd of 538 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 12.6% | 17.1% | 8% | 14.1% | 31st of 540 | |
| Per capita income | $38,504 | $33,639 | $41,751 | $44,673 | 260th of 540 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $44,806 | $43,836 | $47,319 | $49,666 | 283rd of 540 | |
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.3 | 37.2 | 38.9 | 413th of 540 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.5% | 21.8% | 34.6% | 35.7% | 249th of 539 | |
| Diversity index | 38.9 | 49.2 | 41.3 | 61.4 | 72nd of 540 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 12.9% | 15.4% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 467th of 540 | |
| Median home value | $204,600 | $197,400 | $238,600 | $332,700 | 178th of 511 | |
| Poverty rate | 6.6% | 8.9% | 10.6% | 12.5% | 319th of 539 | |
| Broadband access | 87.6% | 84.6% | 90.6% | 91% | 277th of 538 | |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 4.5% | 11% | 15.1% | 341st of 540 | |
| Tech workers | 0.9% | 1.7% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 245th of 540 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.4% | 5.7% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 372nd of 540 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 19 min | 21.5 min | 19.2 min | 26.4 min | 352nd of 537 | |
| Median gross rent | $805 | $914 | $1,072 | $1,413 | 261st of 441 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.369 | 0.391 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 391st of 538 | |
| Population | 2,543 | 14,650 | 1,978,707 | 334,922,499 | 121st of 540 | |
| Population density | 25/sq mi | 26/sq mi | 26/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 137th of 540 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3% | 5.2% | 390th of 540 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 15.3% | 33.7% | 45.1% | 51.1% | 381st of 523 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White75%
- Black0%
- Hispanic20%
- Asian0.8%
- Native American0.4%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 869
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 73.2%
- Married couples
- 56.4%
- Living alone
- 20.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.7%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,008
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Vacant
- 13.8%
- Median year built
- 1953
- Median rooms
- 6.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 15.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 1.4%
- Home value to income
- 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 68465 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $46,111 | $74,888 |
| Service | $34,375 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,083 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $58,750 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $44,732 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.5%
- Households with broadband
- 87.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 65.5%
- No internet access
- 7.4%
- Without health insurance
- 8.9%
- Limited-English households
- 1.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Wilber
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Saline County
- Center point
- 40.4931° N, 97.0207° W
- Land area
- 102 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
68465 spans 3 counties
- Saline County91% of land
- Gage County6% of land
- Lancaster County3% of land
Zip codes near 68465
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68445 | Swanton, NE | 7.2 mi | $60,625 |
| 68341 | De Witt, NE | 9 mi | $82,917 |
| 68328 | Clatonia, NE | 9.5 mi | $66,719 |
| 68333 | Crete, NE | 9.6 mi | $81,083 |
| 68343 | Dorchester, NE | 10 mi | $74,554 |
| 68464 | Western, NE | 11 mi | $59,750 |
| 68368 | Hallam, NE | 12 mi | $110,375 |
| 68424 | Plymouth, NE | 13 mi | $68,654 |
| 68331 | Cortland, NE | 16 mi | $96,250 |
| 68404 | Martell, NE | 17 mi | $112,643 |
| 68359 | Friend, NE | 17 mi | $90,909 |
| 68338 | Daykin, NE | 17 mi | $76,875 |
Zip codes like 68465 elsewhere
Questions about 68465
What city is zip code 68465?
68465 is assigned to Wilber, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 68465 in?
68465 is mostly in Saline County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 68465?
About 2,543 people live in 68465, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 68465 in?
68465 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 68465?
The median household income in 68465 is $91,964.
What zip codes are near 68465?
The closest zip codes to 68465 are 68445, 68341, 68328, 68333, 68343.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68465, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.