Zip code 68835: Elba, Nebraska

Q: What city is zip code 68835?

68835 is assigned to Elba, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 68835 in?

68835 is mostly in Howard County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 68835?

About 459 people live in 68835, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 68835?

The median household income in 68835 is $52,292.

Q: What zip codes are near 68835?

The closest zip codes to 68835 are 68838, 68817, 68873, 68882, 68875.

Residential delivery areaHoward CountyCentral Time

Population

459

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$139K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$911/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

97 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

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

About 68835

68835 is a rural zip code in Elba, Nebraska (Howard County), covering 97 sq mi of land. About 459 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 45.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $52,292 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $139,400, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $911 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.8 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support. 27% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 68835 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 459 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Self-employed workers27.1%
99th
U.S. 10% · NE 10.8%96th of 540 in NE
Residents 65 and older28.1%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · NE 16.7%104th of 540 in NE
Median age45.9
88th
U.S. 38.9 · NE 37.2178th of 540 in NE
Housing vacancy14.6%
86th
U.S. 10.1% · NE 7.6%199th of 538 in NE
Veterans8.4%
81st
U.S. 6.2% · NE 6.9%152nd of 540 in NE
Government workers17.1%
72nd
U.S. 14.5% · NE 15%204th of 540 in NE
Rent-burdened renters54.8%
66th
U.S. 51.1% · NE 45.1%65th of 523 in NE
Income inequality (Gini)0.455
66th
U.S. 0.483 · NE 0.456123rd of 538 in NE
Unemployment rate5.8%
65th
U.S. 5.2% · NE 3%53rd of 540 in NE
Homeownership rate72.9%
61st
U.S. 65.2% · NE 66.5%391st of 538 in NE
Poverty rate10.5%
48th
U.S. 12.5% · NE 10.6%187th of 539 in NE
Per capita income$34,501
32nd
U.S. $44,673 · NE $41,751382nd of 540 in NE
Uninsured rate4.8%
31st
U.S. 8.4% · NE 7.2%316th of 540 in NE
Average commute22.8 min
28th
U.S. 26.4 min · NE 19.2 min206th of 537 in NE
Median gross rent$911
14th
U.S. $1,413 · NE $1,072167th of 441 in NE
Median household income$52,292
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NE $76,475489th of 530 in NE
Foreign-born residents1.5%
9th
U.S. 14.1% · NE 8%247th of 540 in NE
Median home value$139,400
8th
U.S. $332,700 · NE $238,600339th of 511 in NE
Residents under 1814.8%
8th
U.S. 22% · NE 24.5%484th of 540 in NE
Bachelor's degree or higher12%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NE 34.6%502nd of 539 in NE
Tech workers0.4%
5th
U.S. 3.8% · NE 3.3%306th of 540 in NE
Diversity index10.5
4th
U.S. 61.4 · NE 41.3370th of 540 in NE
Broadband access80%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NE 90.6%449th of 538 in NE
Median earnings per worker$32,024
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NE $47,319508th of 540 in NE
Work from home3.1%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · NE 11%467th of 540 in NE
Population459
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NE 1,978,707384th of 540 in NE
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NE 26/sq mi404th of 540 in NE
Healthcare workers3.1%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NE 9.5%480th of 540 in NE

Measure	68835	Howard	NE	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NE
Self-employed workers	27.1%	14.3%	10.8%	10%	99th	96th of 540
Residents 65 and older	28.1%	22.7%	16.7%	17.2%	96th	104th of 540
Median age	45.9	42.2	37.2	38.9	88th	178th of 540
Housing vacancy	14.6%	13.5%	7.6%	10.1%	86th	199th of 538
Veterans	8.4%	7.3%	6.9%	6.2%	81st	152nd of 540
Government workers	17.1%	14.7%	15%	14.5%	72nd	204th of 540
Rent-burdened renters	54.8%	29.7%	45.1%	51.1%	66th	65th of 523
Income inequality (Gini)	0.455	0.423	0.456	0.483	66th	123rd of 538
Unemployment rate	5.8%	3.8%	3%	5.2%	65th	53rd of 540
Homeownership rate	72.9%	78.2%	66.5%	65.2%	61st	391st of 538
Poverty rate	10.5%	4.8%	10.6%	12.5%	48th	187th of 539
Per capita income	$34,501	$38,592	$41,751	$44,673	32nd	382nd of 540
Uninsured rate	4.8%	6.8%	7.2%	8.4%	31st	316th of 540
Average commute	22.8 min	26.7 min	19.2 min	26.4 min	28th	206th of 537
Median gross rent	$911	$777	$1,072	$1,413	14th	167th of 441
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,292	$76,767	$76,475	$80,734	11th	489th of 530
Foreign-born residents	1.5%	1.7%	8%	14.1%	9th	247th of 540
Median home value	$139,400	$209,100	$238,600	$332,700	8th	339th of 511
Residents under 18	14.8%	25.2%	24.5%	22%	8th	484th of 540
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12%	26%	34.6%	35.7%	5th	502nd of 539
Tech workers	0.4%	0.9%	3.3%	3.8%	5th	306th of 540
Diversity index	10.5	16.6	41.3	61.4	4th	370th of 540
Broadband accessWeakness	80%	85.3%	90.6%	91%	4th	449th of 538
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,024	$48,893	$47,319	$49,666	4th	508th of 540
Work from home	3.1%	8.6%	11%	15.1%	3rd	467th of 540
Population	459	6,534	1,978,707	334,922,499	1st	384th of 540
Population density	5/sq mi	12/sq mi	26/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	404th of 540
Healthcare workers	3.1%	10.8%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	480th 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

12%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

14%

55–64

20%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.9

Under 18

14.8%

65 and over

28.1%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0.4%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.9%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

10.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

90.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.5%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 210
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 62.9%
Married couples: 46.7%
Living alone: 35.2%
Veterans (of adults): 8.4%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

68835

$52,292

Howard Co.

$76,767

Nebraska

$76,475

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,501

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.455

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

68835

$139,400

Howard Co.

$209,100

Nebraska

$238,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

68835

$911

Howard Co.

$777

Nebraska

$1,072

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

91%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.8%

Housing units: 246
Owner-occupied: 72.9%
Vacant: 14.6%
Median year built: 1950
Median rooms: 6.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 7.1%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

24%

10–19

23%

20–29

14%

30–44

25%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

24%

Management

21%

Office and admin

16%

Sales

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Education

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

0.4%

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Industries

Agriculture and mining

35%

Finance, insurance and real estate

14%

Manufacturing

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Retail

Construction

Other services

Health care and social assistance

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

0.4%

Public administration

0.4%

Wholesale

0.4%

Information

0.4%

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$32,024

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

27.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	68835	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$35,592	$74,888
Service	$25,938	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,896	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$38,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$53,750	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

39%

Some college

31%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
Households with broadband: 80%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51%
No internet access: 18.1%
Without health insurance: 4.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Elba
State: Nebraska
County: Howard County
Center point: 41.3319° N, 98.6172° W
Land area: 97 sq mi
Water area: 1.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

68835 spans 2 counties

Howard County91% of land
Greeley County9% of land

Zip codes near 68835

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
68838	Farwell, NE	8.6 mi	150	$103,750	$156,300
68817	Ashton, NE	10 mi	340	$74,375	$138,400
68873	Saint Paul, NE	11 mi	3,785	$75,000	$214,800
68882	Wolbach, NE	14 mi	401	$67,778	$78,100
68875	Scotia, NE	14 mi	716	$61,818	$158,300
68859	North Loup, NE	14 mi	357	$50,000	$101,700
68820	Boelus, NE	16 mi	343	$82,212	$114,200
68831	Dannebrog, NE	16 mi	705	$68,977	$201,900
68842	Greeley, NE	18 mi	538	$57,875	$104,200
68871	Rockville, NE	18 mi	268	$53,125	$68,500
68853	Loup City, NE	19 mi	1,333	$54,674	$135,000
68864	Palmer, NE	20 mi	958	$83,365	$184,200

Questions about 68835

What city is zip code 68835?

68835 is assigned to Elba, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 68835 in?

68835 is mostly in Howard County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 68835?

About 459 people live in 68835, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 68835 in?

68835 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 68835?

The median household income in 68835 is $52,292.

What zip codes are near 68835?

The closest zip codes to 68835 are 68838, 68817, 68873, 68882, 68875.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68835, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.