68443 ZIP Code, Sterling, NE
68443 is a ZIP code in Sterling, Nebraska in Johnson County. It covers 96 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68324, 68344 and 68301. 1,200 people live here in 433 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $67,969, below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sterling, NE
- County: Johnson County
- Land area: 96 sq mi
- Population: 1,200
- Median household income: $67,969
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,200 |
| Households | 433 |
| Median household income | $67,969 |
| Income per person | $30,881 |
| Median age | 42 |
| Homeowners | 78.1% |
| Median home value | $174,000 |
| Median rent | $812 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% |
| Broadband internet | 88.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.7% |
| $10–15K | 1.6% |
| $15–25K | 4.4% |
| $25–35K | 8.3% |
| $35–50K | 13.9% |
| $50–75K | 19.4% |
| $75–100K | 11.5% |
| $100–150K | 22.9% |
| $150–200K | 9.0% |
| $200K+ | 2.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.2% |
| 10–19 | 12.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 8.6% |
| 45–54 | 12.3% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 65–74 | 10.8% |
| 75+ | 10.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.6% |
| Owned outright | 29.7% |
| Rented | 19.8% |
| Vacant | 8.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 95.2% |
| Townhome | 2.1% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 0.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 68443
21 business establishments with 99 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68324 — Burr village, NE (7.8 mi)
- 68344 — Douglas village, NE (8 mi)
- 68301 — Adams village, NE (8.7 mi)
- 68332 — Crab Orchard village, NE (9.1 mi)
- 68450 — Tecumseh city, NE (9.9 mi)
- 68329 — Cook village, NE (10.5 mi)
- 68419 — Panama village, NE (12.9 mi)
- 68357 — Filley village, NE (13.9 mi)
Areas that include 68443
- Sterling, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Johnson County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68443, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68443 in?
- 68443 is a Sterling, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68443 in?
- 68443 is in Johnson County.
- What is the population of 68443?
- About 1,200 people (±131), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,029.
- What is the median household income in 68443?
- $67,969 (±$9,450), 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 68443?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68443 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68443?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68324 (7.8 mi, Burr), 68344 (8 mi, Douglas), 68301 (8.7 mi, Adams), 68332 (9.1 mi, Crab Orchard), 68450 (9.9 mi, Tecumseh) and 68329 (10.5 mi, Cook).
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