68637 ZIP Code, Ericson, NE
68637 is a ZIP code in Ericson, Nebraska — mostly in Wheeler County (55% of its land), with smaller parts in Garfield and Greeley counties. It covers 161 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68622, 68665 and 68842. 317 people live here in 147 households, fewer than in most Nebraska ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $73,750, close to the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 63.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ericson, NE
- County: Wheeler County
- Land area: 161 sq mi
- Population: 317
- Median household income: $73,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 317 |
| Households | 147 |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Income per person | $52,796 |
| Median age | 63.2 |
| Homeowners | 85.7% |
| Median home value | $160,700 |
| Median rent | $493 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 10.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% |
| Broadband internet | 77.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.7% |
| $10–15K | 1.4% |
| $15–25K | 23.1% |
| $25–35K | 4.1% |
| $35–50K | 10.2% |
| $50–75K | 10.9% |
| $75–100K | 29.3% |
| $100–150K | 5.4% |
| $150–200K | 0.7% |
| $200K+ | 12.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.0% |
| 10–19 | 4.1% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 8.8% |
| 35–44 | 3.5% |
| 45–54 | 5.7% |
| 55–64 | 18.9% |
| 65–74 | 34.1% |
| 75+ | 12.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 7.2% |
| Owned outright | 30.7% |
| Rented | 6.3% |
| Vacant | 55.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 2.1% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 22.9% |
Businesses in 68637
11 business establishments with 47 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68622 — Bartlett village, NE (9.7 mi)
- 68665 — Spalding village, NE (13.6 mi)
- 68842 — Greeley Center village, NE (17.2 mi)
- 68875 — Scotia village, NE (20.3 mi)
- 68862 — Ord city, NE (21.1 mi)
- 68655 — Primrose village, NE (22.9 mi)
- 68837 — Elyria village, NE (24.3 mi)
Areas that include 68637
- Ericson, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Garfield County ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Greeley County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Wheeler County ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68637, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68637 in?
- 68637 is a Ericson, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68637 in?
- 68637 is mostly in Wheeler County (55% of its land), with smaller parts in Garfield and Greeley counties.
- What is the population of 68637?
- About 317 people (±94), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 291.
- What is the median household income in 68637?
- $73,750 (±$27,588), 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 68637?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68637 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68637?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68622 (9.7 mi, Bartlett), 68665 (13.6 mi, Spalding), 68842 (17.2 mi, Greeley Center), 68875 (20.3 mi, Scotia), 68862 (21.1 mi, Ord) and 68655 (22.9 mi, Primrose).
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