| ZIP Code | 68358 |
|---|---|
| City | Firth |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area Code | 402/531 |
| Elevation | 1,369 ft |
| Latitude | 40.532318 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.609426 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.27 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.5% ▲ 59% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 75% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 26 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 144 (15.7%) |
| Some College | 59 (6.4%) |
| Associates | 124 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 139 (15.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 424 (46.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $112,731 ▲ 48% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $415,100 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,036/mo ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 550 |
| Vacant Units | 45 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 550 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 45 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.27 |
ZIP code 68358 is located in Firth, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. With a population of 1,660, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.7 years. Economically, 68358 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $112,731 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68358 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $415,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,036 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 68358 is primarily White (89.58%). Residents are highly educated — 61.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%.
The unemployment rate in 68358 stands at 1.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 68358 in Firth, NE is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,660 residents, a median household income of $112,731, and a median home value of $415,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.