| ZIP Code | 68788 |
|---|---|
| City | West Point |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Cuming County |
| Area Code | 402/531 |
| Elevation | 1,310 ft |
| Latitude | 41.835483 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.725504 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,013 (37.1%) |
| Some College | 252 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 449 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 293 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 707 (25.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,632 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,400 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $827/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,085 |
| Vacant Units | 225 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,085 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 225 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 68788 is located in West Point, Nebraska, within Cuming County. With a population of 4,531, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 68788 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,632 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68788 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $217,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $827 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 68788 is primarily White (77.89%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68788 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 68788 in West Point, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,531 residents, a median household income of $67,632, and a median home value of $217,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.