US ZIP Code
68440

Steele City, NE

Jefferson County  ·  Nebraska

● Active
👥 116 Population ↑ 25% since 2019
🎂 67.7 Median Age ↑ 27% since 2019
🎓 28.7% College Grads
▼ 26% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code68440
CitySteele City
StateNebraska (NE)
CountyJefferson County
Area Code402
Elevation1,421 ft
Latitude40.0539
Longitude-97.012623
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS31095
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 47.4% (55) Female 52.6% (61) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 11.2%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic11.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
11%
65+
41%

Key Indicators

Median Age67.7 yrs ↑ 27% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.87
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate18 (20.7%)
Some College17 (19.5%)
Associates27 (31%)
Bachelors5 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree20 (23%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.7%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 31%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 23%Edu
HS Grad20.7%
Some College19.5%
Associates31.0%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–100k
9%
$200k–300k
48%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median Rent$410/mo
Total Units81
Vacant Units19
Avg HH Size1.87

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–50k
23%
$50k–75k
8%
$75k–100k
5%
$100k–150k
3%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
63%

Summary

Total Units81
Vacant19
Owner Occupied74.2%
Renter Occupied25.8%
Avg HH Size1.87
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 68440 is in Steele City, NE, in Jefferson County.
ZIP code 68440 is located in Nebraska (NE).
ZIP code 68440 is in Jefferson County, NE.
ZIP 68440 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 68440 is 116 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 68440

ZIP code 68440 is located in Steele City, Nebraska, within Jefferson County. With a population of 116, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 67.7 years.

Renters can expect to pay around $410 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 68440 is primarily White (88.79%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%.

As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.

Overall, ZIP code 68440 in Steele City, NE is characterized as moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.