Zip code 68843: Hampton, Nebraska

Q: What city is zip code 68843?

68843 is assigned to Hampton, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 68843 in?

68843 is mostly in Hamilton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 68843?

About 1,032 people live in 68843, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 68843?

The median household income in 68843 is $92,778.

Q: What zip codes are near 68843?

The closest zip codes to 68843 are 68319, 68818, 68854, 68846, 68371.

Residential delivery areaHamilton CountyCentral Time

Population

1,032

Median household income

$93K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$250K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$973/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

80 sq mi

13 people/sq mi

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

About 68843

68843 is a rural zip code in Hampton, Nebraska (Hamilton County), covering 80 sq mi of land. About 1,032 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 41.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $92,778 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 $250,000, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $973 a month.

30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.6 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; management; and office and administrative support. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 68843 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers19.6%
97th
U.S. 10% · NE 10.8%213th of 540 in NE
Homeownership rate83.5%
86th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NE 66.5%201st of 538 in NE
Rent-burdened renters60.9%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NE 45.1%40th of 523 in NE
Median age41.6
69th
U.S. 38.9 · NE 37.2280th of 540 in NE
Median household income$92,778
65th
U.S. $80,734 · NE $76,47593rd of 530 in NE
Residents 65 and older17.6%
58th
U.S. 17.2% · NE 16.7%370th of 540 in NE
Work from home13.9%
56th
U.S. 15.1% · NE 11%100th of 540 in NE
Per capita income$38,897
46th
U.S. $44,673 · NE $41,751248th of 540 in NE
Bachelor's degree or higher29.5%
45th
U.S. 35.7% · NE 34.6%166th of 539 in NE
Broadband access91.5%
45th
U.S. 91% · NE 90.6%158th of 538 in NE
Residents under 1821.2%
42nd
U.S. 22% · NE 24.5%349th of 540 in NE
Median earnings per worker$44,219
37th
U.S. $49,666 · NE $47,319301st of 540 in NE
Uninsured rate5.1%
34th
U.S. 8.4% · NE 7.2%297th of 540 in NE
Median home value$250,000
33rd
U.S. $332,700 · NE $238,60095th of 511 in NE
Veterans3.9%
25th
U.S. 6.2% · NE 6.9%456th of 540 in NE
Poverty rate6.6%
22nd
U.S. 12.5% · NE 10.6%315th of 539 in NE
Government workers10.2%
20th
U.S. 14.5% · NE 15%420th of 540 in NE
Median gross rent$973
19th
U.S. $1,413 · NE $1,072122nd of 441 in NE
Housing vacancy3.6%
17th
U.S. 10.1% · NE 7.6%453rd of 538 in NE
Unemployment rate2.8%
14th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NE 3%168th of 540 in NE
Average commute17.6 min
5th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NE 19.2 min400th of 537 in NE
Diversity index11.5
5th
U.S. 61.4 · NE 41.3358th of 540 in NE
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · NE 3.3%315th of 540 in NE
Healthcare workers5.1%
4th
U.S. 9.7% · NE 9.5%412th of 540 in NE
Income inequality (Gini)0.357
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NE 0.456424th of 538 in NE
Population1,032
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NE 1,978,707230th of 540 in NE
Population density13/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NE 26/sq mi216th of 540 in NE
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · NE 8%414th of 540 in NE

Measure	68843	Hamilton	NE	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NE
Self-employed workers	19.6%	14.3%	10.8%	10%	97th	213th of 540
Homeownership rateStrength	83.5%	83%	66.5%	65.2%	86th	201st of 538
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	60.9%	34.6%	45.1%	51.1%	85th	40th of 523
Median age	41.6	42	37.2	38.9	69th	280th of 540
Median household income	$92,778	$83,994	$76,475	$80,734	65th	93rd of 530
Residents 65 and older	17.6%	20.9%	16.7%	17.2%	58th	370th of 540
Work from home	13.9%	8.5%	11%	15.1%	56th	100th of 540
Per capita income	$38,897	$39,209	$41,751	$44,673	46th	248th of 540
Bachelor's degree or higher	29.5%	31.3%	34.6%	35.7%	45th	166th of 539
Broadband access	91.5%	93.7%	90.6%	91%	45th	158th of 538
Residents under 18	21.2%	24.1%	24.5%	22%	42nd	349th of 540
Median earnings per worker	$44,219	$48,341	$47,319	$49,666	37th	301st of 540
Uninsured rate	5.1%	6.1%	7.2%	8.4%	34th	297th of 540
Median home value	$250,000	$253,700	$238,600	$332,700	33rd	95th of 511
Veterans	3.9%	7.2%	6.9%	6.2%	25th	456th of 540
Poverty rate	6.6%	5.2%	10.6%	12.5%	22nd	315th of 539
Government workers	10.2%	15.9%	15%	14.5%	20th	420th of 540
Median gross rent	$973	$794	$1,072	$1,413	19th	122nd of 441
Housing vacancy	3.6%	12.2%	7.6%	10.1%	17th	453rd of 538
Unemployment rateStrength	2.8%	2.3%	3%	5.2%	14th	168th of 540
Average commuteStrength	17.6 min	20.7 min	19.2 min	26.4 min	5th	400th of 537
Diversity index	11.5	15.3	41.3	61.4	5th	358th of 540
Tech workers	0.3%	0.8%	3.3%	3.8%	4th	315th of 540
Healthcare workers	5.1%	10.7%	9.5%	9.7%	4th	412th of 540
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.357	0.366	0.456	0.483	4th	424th of 538
Population	1,032	9,464	1,978,707	334,922,499	1st	230th of 540
Population density	13/sq mi	18/sq mi	26/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	216th of 540
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	1.3%	8%	14.1%	1st	414th 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

18–24

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

14%

45–54

16%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.6

Under 18

21.2%

65 and over

17.6%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0.7%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

11.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

0.3%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 400
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 80.5%
Married couples: 72.3%
Living alone: 18.8%
Veterans (of adults): 3.9%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

11%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

26%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

68843

$92,778

Hamilton Co.

$83,994

Nebraska

$76,475

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,897

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

15.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.357

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

68843

$250,000

Hamilton Co.

$253,700

Nebraska

$238,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

68843

$973

Hamilton Co.

$794

Nebraska

$1,072

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

95%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 415
Owner-occupied: 83.5%
Vacant: 3.6%
Median year built: 1962
Median rooms: 7.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 60.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 45.7%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

14%

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

24%

10–19

38%

20–29

15%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

17.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

76.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

22%

Management

16%

Office and admin

11%

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Production

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Food service

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Computer and math

0.3%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Agriculture and mining

16%

Retail

14%

Finance, insurance and real estate

13%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Wholesale

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Information

0.5%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$44,219

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

19.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	68843	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,938	$74,888
Service	$22,143	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,272	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,167	$49,199
Production and transportation	$44,444	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

25%

Some college

24%

Associate's

19%

Bachelor's

24%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 97.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
Households with broadband: 91.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75.8%
No internet access: 5%
Without health insurance: 5.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hampton
State: Nebraska
County: Hamilton County
Center point: 40.9058° N, 97.8786° W
Land area: 80 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

68843 spans 2 counties

Hamilton County96% of land
York County4% of land

Zip codes near 68843

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
68319	Bradshaw, NE	6.6 mi	632	$73,050	$163,500
68818	Aurora, NE	8.8 mi	5,680	$81,045	$263,900
68854	Marquette, NE	9.7 mi	708	$91,875	$305,000
68846	Hordville, NE	11 mi	283	$68,333	$95,800
68371	Henderson, NE	11 mi	1,314	$83,523	$168,400
68654	Polk, NE	12 mi	569	$64,643	$115,700
68467	York, NE	15 mi	9,718	$70,525	$194,600
68865	Phillips, NE	16 mi	941	$109,554	$297,000
68316	Benedict, NE	16 mi	414	$79,792	$118,500
68841	Giltner, NE	18 mi	649	$76,875	$221,900
68827	Chapman, NE	18 mi	761	$89,063	$430,400
68401	Mc Cool Junction, NE	19 mi	1,122	$111,500	$196,600

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Questions about 68843

What city is zip code 68843?

68843 is assigned to Hampton, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 68843 in?

68843 is mostly in Hamilton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 68843?

About 1,032 people live in 68843, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 68843 in?

68843 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 68843?

The median household income in 68843 is $92,778.

What zip codes are near 68843?

The closest zip codes to 68843 are 68319, 68818, 68854, 68846, 68371.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68843, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.