| ZIP Code | 68825 |
|---|---|
| City | Callaway |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Custer County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 2,894 ft |
| Latitude | 41.264062 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.968062 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 6.8% ▼ 32% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.8% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 68% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 147 (23.4%) |
| Some College | 72 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 96 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 103 (16.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 210 (33.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,813 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,400 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $589/mo ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 478 |
| Vacant Units | 65 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 478 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 65 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 68825 is located in Callaway, Nebraska, within Custer County. With a population of 983, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.7 years. Economically, 68825 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,813 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68825 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $189,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $589 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 68825 is primarily White (94.40%). Residents are well-educated — 49.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.8%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68825 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 68825 in Callaway, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 983 residents, a median household income of $67,813, and a median home value of $189,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.