| ZIP Code | 68740 |
|---|---|
| City | Hoskins |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,823 ft |
| Latitude | 42.146637 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.301618 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31179 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.90 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.2% ▲ 50% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 153 (25.9%) |
| Some College | 28 (4.7%) |
| Associates | 65 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 202 (34.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 142 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,455 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $283,900 ≈ Avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,358/mo ↑ 64% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 342 |
| Vacant Units | 4 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 342 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 4 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
ZIP code 68740 is located in Hoskins, Nebraska, within Wayne County. With a population of 981, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 68740 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,455 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68740 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $283,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,358 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 68740 is primarily White (99.49%). Residents are well-educated — 58.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 68740 in Hoskins, NE is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 981 residents, a median household income of $100,455, and a median home value of $283,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.