| ZIP Code | 68930 |
|---|---|
| City | Blue Hill |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Webster County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,974 ft |
| Latitude | 40.284768 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.415566 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31181 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 10.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 46.8% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.5% ▼ 91% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 231 (27.6%) |
| Some College | 105 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 106 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 162 (19.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 230 (27.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,819 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $194,700 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 64% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $744/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 591 |
| Vacant Units | 27 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 591 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 27 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 68930 is located in Blue Hill, Nebraska, within Webster County. With a population of 1,238, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.4 years. Economically, 68930 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,819 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68930 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $194,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $744 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 64% since 2019.
The population of 68930 is primarily White (91.36%). Residents are well-educated — 46.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.4%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68930 stands at 0.5%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 89%.
Overall, ZIP code 68930 in Blue Hill, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,238 residents, a median household income of $68,819, and a median home value of $194,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.