| ZIP Code | 68348 |
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| City | Elk Creek |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft |
| Latitude | 40.298645 |
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| Longitude | -96.116112 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 62.2 yrs ↑ 44% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 19.9% ▼ 49% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 161 (65.4%) |
| Some College | 21 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 15 (6.1%) |
| Bachelors | 10 (4.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 39 (15.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,789 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
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| Median Rent | $280/mo ↓ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 180 |
| Vacant Units | 37 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 180 |
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| Vacant | 37 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 68348 is located in Elk Creek, Nebraska, within Johnson County. With a population of 366, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 62.2 years. Economically, 68348 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,789 is near the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $280 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 68348 is primarily White (96.45%). Residents are less-educated — 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.8%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 68348 in Elk Creek, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.