US ZIP Code
68433

Salem, NE

Richardson County  ·  Nebraska

● Active
👥 220 Population ↑ 13% since 2019
🎂 46.2 Median Age ↓ 22% since 2019
🏠 $101,900 Median Home Value
▼ 63% below avg ↑ 132% since 2019
🎓 31.8% College Grads
▼ 18% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code68433
CitySalem
StateNebraska (NE)
CountyRichardson County
Area Code402
Elevation1,005 ft
Latitude40.053054
Longitude-95.738208
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS31147
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 55.0% (121) Female 45.0% (99) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 5.9%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic0.9%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs ↓ 22% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.29
Below Poverty34.1% ▲ 241% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate71 (48%)
Some College16 (10.8%)
Associates14 (9.5%)
Bachelors11 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree36 (24.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 48%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
HS Grad48.0%
Some College10.8%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–100k
21%
$100k–150k
38%
$150k–200k
6%
$300k–500k
10%

Financials

Median Home Value$101,900 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 132% since 2019
Total Units160
Vacant Units64
Avg HH Size2.29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–50k
25%
$50k–75k
14%
$75k–100k
1%
$100k–150k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
1%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
79%

Summary

Total Units160
Vacant64
Owner Occupied75.0%
Renter Occupied25.0%
Avg HH Size2.29
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 68433 is in Salem, NE, in Richardson County.
ZIP code 68433 is located in Nebraska (NE).
ZIP code 68433 is in Richardson County, NE.
ZIP 68433 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 68433 is 220 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 68433 is $101,900 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 68433

ZIP code 68433 is located in Salem, Nebraska, within Richardson County. With a population of 220, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.2 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 68433 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $101,900 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 132% since 2019.

The population of 68433 is primarily White (93.18%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 34.1%.

Overall, ZIP code 68433 in Salem, NE is characterized as moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.