Zip code 68638: Fullerton, Nebraska

Q: What city is zip code 68638?

68638 is assigned to Fullerton, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 68638 in?

68638 is mostly in Nance County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 68638?

About 1,664 people live in 68638, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 68638?

The median household income in 68638 is $56,917.

Q: What zip codes are near 68638?

The closest zip codes to 68638 are 68623, 68640, 68628, 68627, 68864.

Residential delivery areaNance CountyCentral Time

Population

1,664

Median household income

$57K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$145K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$817/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

152 sq mi

11 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 68638

68638 is a rural zip code in Fullerton, Nebraska (Nance County), covering 152 sq mi of land. About 1,664 people live here, or 11 per square mile. The median resident is 43.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,917 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $144,500, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $817 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.7 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare.

How 68638 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers23.5%
92nd
U.S. 14.5% · NE 15%78th of 540 in NE
Poverty rate24.5%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NE 10.6%17th of 539 in NE
Self-employed workers14.9%
90th
U.S. 10% · NE 10.8%299th of 540 in NE
Residents 65 and older22.4%
85th
U.S. 17.2% · NE 16.7%226th of 540 in NE
Housing vacancy12.9%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · NE 7.6%235th of 538 in NE
Median age43.2
78th
U.S. 38.9 · NE 37.2237th of 540 in NE
Uninsured rate8.7%
64th
U.S. 8.4% · NE 7.2%134th of 540 in NE
Healthcare workers10.3%
62nd
U.S. 9.7% · NE 9.5%182nd of 540 in NE
Veterans6.5%
59th
U.S. 6.2% · NE 6.9%283rd of 540 in NE
Homeownership rate70.5%
55th
U.S. 65.2% · NE 66.5%421st of 538 in NE
Residents under 1822.1%
50th
U.S. 22% · NE 24.5%324th of 540 in NE
Unemployment rate4.1%
36th
U.S. 5.2% · NE 3%96th of 540 in NE
Income inequality (Gini)0.412
30th
U.S. 0.483 · NE 0.456245th of 538 in NE
Average commute22.7 min
27th
U.S. 26.4 min · NE 19.2 min213th of 537 in NE
Rent-burdened renters43.3%
24th
U.S. 51.1% · NE 45.1%155th of 523 in NE
Per capita income$30,266
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NE $41,751478th of 540 in NE
Median household income$56,917
16th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NE $76,475457th of 530 in NE
Bachelor's degree or higher18.1%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NE 34.6%424th of 539 in NE
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · NE 3.3%241st of 540 in NE
Median earnings per worker$35,729
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NE $47,319481st of 540 in NE
Median home value$144,500
8th
U.S. $332,700 · NE $238,600334th of 511 in NE
Median gross rent$817
8th
U.S. $1,413 · NE $1,072247th of 441 in NE
Work from home5%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · NE 11%381st of 540 in NE
Broadband access82.8%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NE 90.6%411th of 538 in NE
Diversity index13.2
6th
U.S. 61.4 · NE 41.3325th of 540 in NE
Population1,664
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NE 1,978,707169th of 540 in NE
Foreign-born residents0.4%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · NE 8%372nd of 540 in NE
Population density11/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NE 26/sq mi248th of 540 in NE

Measure	68638	Nance	NE	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NE
Government workers	23.5%	18.1%	15%	14.5%	92nd	78th of 540
Poverty rateWeakness	24.5%	16.6%	10.6%	12.5%	91st	17th of 539
Self-employed workers	14.9%	19.7%	10.8%	10%	90th	299th of 540
Residents 65 and older	22.4%	21.4%	16.7%	17.2%	85th	226th of 540
Housing vacancy	12.9%	16.4%	7.6%	10.1%	82nd	235th of 538
Median age	43.2	43.1	37.2	38.9	78th	237th of 540
Uninsured rate	8.7%	6.6%	7.2%	8.4%	64th	134th of 540
Healthcare workers	10.3%	10.6%	9.5%	9.7%	62nd	182nd of 540
Veterans	6.5%	7.1%	6.9%	6.2%	59th	283rd of 540
Homeownership rate	70.5%	72.9%	66.5%	65.2%	55th	421st of 538
Residents under 18	22.1%	23.8%	24.5%	22%	50th	324th of 540
Unemployment rate	4.1%	3.6%	3%	5.2%	36th	96th of 540
Income inequality (Gini)	0.412	0.420	0.456	0.483	30th	245th of 538
Average commute	22.7 min	22.5 min	19.2 min	26.4 min	27th	213th of 537
Rent-burdened renters	43.3%	38%	45.1%	51.1%	24th	155th of 523
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,266	$34,143	$41,751	$44,673	20th	478th of 540
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,917	$65,179	$76,475	$80,734	16th	457th of 530
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.1%	20.1%	34.6%	35.7%	16th	424th of 539
Tech workers	0.9%	1%	3.3%	3.8%	11th	241st of 540
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,729	$40,027	$47,319	$49,666	10th	481st of 540
Median home value	$144,500	$132,000	$238,600	$332,700	8th	334th of 511
Median gross rent	$817	$807	$1,072	$1,413	8th	247th of 441
Work from home	5%	6%	11%	15.1%	8th	381st of 540
Broadband accessWeakness	82.8%	85.7%	90.6%	91%	8th	411th of 538
Diversity index	13.2	11.3	41.3	61.4	6th	325th of 540
Population	1,664	3,324	1,978,707	334,922,499	2nd	169th of 540
Foreign-born residents	0.4%	0.5%	8%	14.1%	2nd	372nd of 540
Population density	11/sq mi	8/sq mi	26/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	248th of 540

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

Under 5

18%

5–17

10%

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

17%

55–64

13%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

43.2

Under 18

22.1%

65 and over

22.4%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0.1%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.3%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

13.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 681
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 55.7%
Married couples: 44.2%
Living alone: 34.2%
Veterans (of adults): 6.5%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

21%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

68638

$56,917

Nance Co.

$65,179

Nebraska

$76,475

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,266

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.412

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

68638

$144,500

Nance Co.

$132,000

Nebraska

$238,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

68638

$817

Nance Co.

$807

Nebraska

$1,072

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.4%

Mobile home

0.4%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 782
Owner-occupied: 70.5%
Vacant: 12.9%
Median year built: 1952
Median rooms: 6.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 11.6%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

39%

10–19

16%

20–29

19%

30–44

45–59

11%

60+

Average commute

22.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

15%

Management

13%

Healthcare

10%

Food service

Transportation and moving

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Sales

Production

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Computer and math

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Retail

14%

Education

12%

Agriculture and mining

Manufacturing

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Information

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

0.5%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$35,729

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	68638	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,576	$74,888
Service	$23,393	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,719	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$53,295	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,288	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

33%

Some college

27%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
Households with broadband: 82.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59%
No internet access: 12.9%
Without health insurance: 8.7%
Limited-English households: 0.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Fullerton
State: Nebraska
County: Nance County
Center point: 41.3778° N, 98.0072° W
Land area: 152 sq mi
Water area: 3.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

68638 spans 2 counties

Nance County98% of land
Merrick County2% of land

Zip codes near 68638

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
68623	Belgrade, NE	6.4 mi	356	$69,167	—
68640	Genoa, NE	14 mi	1,212	$68,036	$142,400
68628	Clarks, NE	14 mi	848	$58,438	$183,600
68627	Cedar Rapids, NE	14 mi	802	$72,159	$136,400
68864	Palmer, NE	15 mi	958	$83,365	$184,200
68826	Central City, NE	15 mi	3,944	$74,583	$172,100
68660	Saint Edward, NE	15 mi	893	$55,577	$138,500
68816	Archer, NE	16 mi	137	$61,685	$171,200
68663	Silver Creek, NE	17 mi	782	$57,333	$210,500
68882	Wolbach, NE	20 mi	401	$67,778	$78,100
68647	Monroe, NE	22 mi	702	$103,038	$205,400
68846	Hordville, NE	23 mi	283	$68,333	$95,800

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Questions about 68638

What city is zip code 68638?

68638 is assigned to Fullerton, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 68638 in?

68638 is mostly in Nance County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 68638?

About 1,664 people live in 68638, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 68638 in?

68638 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 68638?

The median household income in 68638 is $56,917.

What zip codes are near 68638?

The closest zip codes to 68638 are 68623, 68640, 68628, 68627, 68864.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68638, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.