68787 ZIP Code, Wayne, NE
68787 is a ZIP code in Wayne, Nebraska — mostly in Wayne County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Dixon County. It covers 143 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68784, 68790 and 68723. 6,791 people live here in 2,483 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (49% own). Median household income is $60,275, below the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 23.8, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wayne, NE
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 143 sq mi
- Population: 6,791
- Median household income: $60,275
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,791 |
| Households | 2,483 |
| Median household income | $60,275 |
| Income per person | $28,646 |
| Median age | 23.8 |
| Homeowners | 48.7% |
| Median home value | $230,700 |
| Median rent | $792 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 10.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% |
| Broadband internet | 90.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.4% |
| $10–15K | 12.6% |
| $15–25K | 6.6% |
| $25–35K | 6.7% |
| $35–50K | 8.0% |
| $50–75K | 20.9% |
| $75–100K | 15.6% |
| $100–150K | 11.4% |
| $150–200K | 7.8% |
| $200K+ | 4.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.1% |
| 10–19 | 22.6% |
| 20–24 | 20.4% |
| 25–34 | 10.7% |
| 35–44 | 7.6% |
| 45–54 | 6.7% |
| 55–64 | 9.9% |
| 65–74 | 7.6% |
| 75+ | 6.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.3% |
| Owned outright | 24.0% |
| Rented | 48.0% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 65.6% |
| Townhome | 3.3% |
| 2–4 units | 14.5% |
| 5–19 units | 13.8% |
| 20+ units | 2.1% |
| Mobile / other | 0.8% |
Businesses in 68787
208 business establishments with 3,207 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 37
- Accommodation and Food Services: 28
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 22
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 20
- Construction: 19
- Finance and Insurance: 15
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 13
- Manufacturing: 10
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68784 — Wakefield city, NE (7.7 mi)
- 68790 — Winside village, NE (8.5 mi)
- 68723 — Carroll village, NE (10.8 mi)
- 68728 — Concord village, NE (13.1 mi)
- 68740 — Hoskins village, NE (14.6 mi)
- 68768 — Pilger village, NE (14.9 mi)
- 68717 — Belden village, NE (15.3 mi)
- 68791 — Wisner city, NE (15.7 mi)
Areas that include 68787
- Wayne, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wayne 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) 68787, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68787 in?
- 68787 is a Wayne, NE mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Wayne; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68787 in?
- 68787 is mostly in Wayne County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Dixon County.
- What is the population of 68787?
- About 6,791 people (±206), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,862.
- What is the median household income in 68787?
- $60,275 (±$5,850), 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 68787?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68787 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68787?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68784 (7.7 mi, Wakefield), 68790 (8.5 mi, Winside), 68723 (10.8 mi, Carroll), 68728 (13.1 mi, Concord), 68740 (14.6 mi, Hoskins) and 68768 (14.9 mi, Pilger).
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