68359 ZIP Code, Friend, NE
68359 is a ZIP code in Friend, Nebraska — mostly in Saline County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Seward County. It covers 120 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68330, 68351 and 68343. 1,546 people live here in 608 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $90,909, above the Nebraska median of $76,475; 45% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Friend, NE
- County: Saline County
- Land area: 120 sq mi
- Population: 1,546
- Median household income: $90,909
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,546 |
| Households | 608 |
| Median household income | $90,909 |
| Income per person | $39,905 |
| Median age | 34.5 |
| Homeowners | 84.7% |
| Median home value | $179,900 |
| Median rent | $731 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 34 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 44.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% |
| Broadband internet | 89.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.8% |
| $15–25K | 6.6% |
| $25–35K | 6.9% |
| $35–50K | 5.8% |
| $50–75K | 14.3% |
| $75–100K | 15.0% |
| $100–150K | 29.8% |
| $150–200K | 8.1% |
| $200K+ | 8.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.0% |
| 10–19 | 18.0% |
| 20–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 9.2% |
| 35–44 | 17.4% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 9.3% |
| 65–74 | 5.6% |
| 75+ | 6.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.6% |
| Owned outright | 29.5% |
| Rented | 14.0% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.9% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 2.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 2.1% |
Businesses in 68359
48 business establishments with 341 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Wholesale Trade: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Retail Trade: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68330 — Cordova village, NE (6 mi)
- 68351 — Exeter village, NE (8 mi)
- 68343 — Dorchester village, NE (8.1 mi)
- 68406 — Milligan village, NE (10.2 mi)
- 68313 — Beaver Crossing village, NE (10.6 mi)
- 68405 — Milford city, NE (14.3 mi)
- 68364 — Goehner village, NE (14.4 mi)
- 68354 — Fairmont village, NE (15.5 mi)
Areas that include 68359
- Friend, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cordova, NE ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Saline County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Seward County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68359, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68359 in?
- 68359 is a Friend, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68359 in?
- 68359 is mostly in Saline County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Seward County.
- What is the population of 68359?
- About 1,546 people (±239), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,401.
- What is the median household income in 68359?
- $90,909 (±$13,526), 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 68359?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68359 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68359?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68330 (6 mi, Cordova), 68351 (8 mi, Exeter), 68343 (8.1 mi, Dorchester), 68406 (10.2 mi, Milligan), 68313 (10.6 mi, Beaver Crossing) and 68405 (14.3 mi, Milford).
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