68003 ZIP Code, Ashland, NE
68003 is a ZIP code in Ashland, Nebraska — mostly in Saunders County (73% of its land), with smaller parts in Cass County. It covers 109 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68042, 68028 and 68366. 5,139 people live here in 2,115 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $95,709, above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ashland, NE
- County: Saunders County
- Land area: 109 sq mi
- Population: 5,139
- Median household income: $95,709
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,139 |
| Households | 2,115 |
| Median household income | $95,709 |
| Income per person | $48,184 |
| Median age | 40.9 |
| Homeowners | 81.2% |
| Median home value | $306,500 |
| Median rent | $866 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% |
| Broadband internet | 94.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 4.1% |
| $25–35K | 2.3% |
| $35–50K | 6.1% |
| $50–75K | 13.6% |
| $75–100K | 20.8% |
| $100–150K | 23.4% |
| $150–200K | 17.3% |
| $200K+ | 6.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 10.2% |
| 20–24 | 4.5% |
| 25–34 | 13.3% |
| 35–44 | 13.7% |
| 45–54 | 10.6% |
| 55–64 | 18.7% |
| 65–74 | 10.8% |
| 75+ | 6.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.6% |
| Owned outright | 28.5% |
| Rented | 16.3% |
| Vacant | 13.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.5% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 4.0% |
| 5–19 units | 3.8% |
| 20+ units | 2.1% |
| Mobile / other | 0.5% |
Businesses in 68003
147 business establishments with 1,111 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 25
- Retail Trade: 22
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 19
- Accommodation and Food Services: 14
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 12
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 10
- Transportation and Warehousing: 8
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68042 — Memphis village, NE (3.3 mi)
- 68028 — Gretna city, NE (6.7 mi)
- 68366 — Greenwood village, NE (6.7 mi)
- 68033 — Ithaca village, NE (8.5 mi)
- 68058 — South Bend village, NE (8.5 mi)
- 68462 — Waverly city, NE (10.9 mi)
- 68059 — Richfield CDP, NE (11.6 mi)
- 68073 — Yutan city, NE (11.8 mi)
Areas that include 68003
- Ashland, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wann, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cass County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Saunders County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 8: highest median household income in Saunders County
- No. 2 of 8: highest median home value in Saunders County
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Saunders County
- No. 4 of 8: lowest median age in Saunders County
- No. 5 of 8: highest median age in Saunders County
- No. 2 of 8: fastest population growth in Saunders County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68003, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68003 in?
- 68003 is a Ashland, NE mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Wann and 1% lies inside Ashland; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68003 in?
- 68003 is mostly in Saunders County (73% of its land), with smaller parts in Cass County.
- What is the population of 68003?
- About 5,139 people (±320), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,291.
- What is the median household income in 68003?
- $95,709 (±$5,855), compared with $76,475 for Nebraska as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 68003?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68003 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68003?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68042 (3.3 mi, Memphis), 68028 (6.7 mi, Gretna), 68366 (6.7 mi, Greenwood), 68033 (8.5 mi, Ithaca), 68058 (8.5 mi, South Bend) and 68462 (10.9 mi, Waverly).
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