US ZIP Code
68837

Elyria, NE

Valley County  ·  Nebraska

● Active
👥 70 Population ↓ 59% since 2019
💰 $73,750 Median HH Income
≈ Avg
🎂 55.7 Median Age ↑ 47% since 2019
🏠 $250,000 Median Home Value
▼ 10% below avg ↓ 17% since 2019
🎓 35.2% College Grads
▼ 9% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code68837
CityElyria
StateNebraska (NE)
CountyValley County
Area Code308
Elevation2,284 ft
Latitude41.669902
Longitude-99.073071
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS31175
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 64.3% (45) Female 35.7% (25) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
34%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.7 yrs ↑ 47% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.00
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate21 (38.9%)
Some College2 (3.7%)
Associates12 (22.2%)
Bachelors9 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree10 (18.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 3.7%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
HS Grad38.9%
Some College3.7%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–100k
10%
$100k–150k
10%
$150k–200k
7%
$200k–300k
23%
$300k–500k
20%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$250,000 ▼ 10% below avg ↓ 17% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units44
Vacant Units9
Avg HH Size2.00

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–50k
3%
$50k–75k
37%
$75k–100k
23%
$100k–150k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
35%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
13%
2000+
66%

Summary

Total Units44
Vacant9
Owner Occupied85.7%
Renter Occupied14.3%
Avg HH Size2.00
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 68837 is in Elyria, NE, in Valley County.
ZIP code 68837 is located in Nebraska (NE).
ZIP code 68837 is in Valley County, NE.
ZIP 68837 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 68837 is 70 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 68837 is $73,750 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 68837 is $250,000 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 68837

ZIP code 68837 is located in Elyria, Nebraska, within Valley County. With a population of 70, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.7 years. Economically, 68837 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,750 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 68837 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $250,000 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 17% since 2019.

The population of 68837 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68837 in Elyria, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 70 residents, a median household income of $73,750, and a median home value of $250,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.