68733 ZIP Code, Emerson, NE
68733 is a ZIP code in Emerson, Nebraska — mostly in Thurston County (42% of its land), with smaller parts in Dixon and Dakota counties. It covers 93 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68062, 68741 and 68784. 1,101 people live here in 439 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $64,479, below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Emerson, NE
- County: Thurston County
- Land area: 93 sq mi
- Population: 1,101
- Median household income: $64,479
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,101 |
| Households | 439 |
| Median household income | $64,479 |
| Income per person | $33,208 |
| Median age | 44.7 |
| Homeowners | 72.7% |
| Median home value | $132,600 |
| Median rent | $702 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% |
| Broadband internet | 85.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.0% |
| $10–15K | 3.0% |
| $15–25K | 9.8% |
| $25–35K | 7.3% |
| $35–50K | 12.5% |
| $50–75K | 21.6% |
| $75–100K | 11.8% |
| $100–150K | 21.9% |
| $150–200K | 6.2% |
| $200K+ | 3.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.2% |
| 10–19 | 12.9% |
| 20–24 | 8.0% |
| 25–34 | 9.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.4% |
| 45–54 | 12.7% |
| 55–64 | 10.6% |
| 65–74 | 15.8% |
| 75+ | 9.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.1% |
| Owned outright | 38.3% |
| Rented | 24.9% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.7% |
| Townhome | 3.7% |
| 2–4 units | 6.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.7% |
Businesses in 68733
19 business establishments with 99 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68062 — Thurston village, NE (6.2 mi)
- 68741 — Hubbard village, NE (8.6 mi)
- 68784 — Wakefield city, NE (8.8 mi)
- 68785 — Waterbury village, NE (10 mi)
- 68047 — Pender village, NE (11.9 mi)
- 68728 — Concord village, NE (12.8 mi)
- 68071 — Winnebago village, NE (13 mi)
- 68710 — Allen village, NE (13.1 mi)
Areas that include 68733
- Emerson, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dakota County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Dixon County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Thurston County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68733, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68733 in?
- 68733 is a Emerson, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68733 in?
- 68733 is mostly in Thurston County (42% of its land), with smaller parts in Dixon and Dakota counties.
- What is the population of 68733?
- About 1,101 people (±205), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,258.
- What is the median household income in 68733?
- $64,479 (±$10,651), 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 68733?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68733 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68733?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68062 (6.2 mi, Thurston), 68741 (8.6 mi, Hubbard), 68784 (8.8 mi, Wakefield), 68785 (10 mi, Waterbury), 68047 (11.9 mi, Pender) and 68728 (12.8 mi, Concord).
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