68817 ZIP Code, Ashton, NE
68817 is a ZIP code in Ashton, Nebraska — mostly in Sherman County (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Howard County. It covers 81 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68838, 68871 and 68853. 340 people live here in 163 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (69% own). Median household income is $74,375, close to the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 48.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ashton, NE
- County: Sherman County
- Land area: 81 sq mi
- Population: 340
- Median household income: $74,375
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 340 |
| Households | 163 |
| Median household income | $74,375 |
| Income per person | $36,525 |
| Median age | 48.6 |
| Homeowners | 69.3% |
| Median home value | $138,400 |
| Median rent | $842 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 12.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 2.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% |
| Broadband internet | 88.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.2% |
| $10–15K | 0.6% |
| $15–25K | 1.2% |
| $25–35K | 9.8% |
| $35–50K | 22.1% |
| $50–75K | 15.3% |
| $75–100K | 22.1% |
| $100–150K | 23.9% |
| $150–200K | 3.7% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.7% |
| 10–19 | 4.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 18.2% |
| 35–44 | 4.1% |
| 45–54 | 18.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65–74 | 11.5% |
| 75+ | 15.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 11.8% |
| Owned outright | 42.5% |
| Rented | 23.6% |
| Vacant | 22.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 99.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.0% |
Businesses in 68817
9 business establishments with 33 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68838 — Farwell village, NE (7.8 mi)
- 68871 — Rockville village, NE (9.3 mi)
- 68853 — Loup City city, NE (9.8 mi)
- 68835 — Cotesfield village, NE (10.2 mi)
- 68820 — Howard City (Boelus) village, NE (11.7 mi)
- 68859 — North Loup village, NE (13.3 mi)
- 68831 — Dannebrog village, NE (17.1 mi)
- 68873 — St. Paul city, NE (17.8 mi)
Areas that include 68817
- Ashton, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Howard County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Sherman 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) 68817, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68817 in?
- 68817 is a Ashton, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68817 in?
- 68817 is mostly in Sherman County (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Howard County.
- What is the population of 68817?
- About 340 people (±90), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 351.
- What is the median household income in 68817?
- $74,375 (±$25,751), 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 68817?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68817 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68817?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68838 (7.8 mi, Farwell), 68871 (9.3 mi, Rockville), 68853 (9.8 mi, Loup City), 68835 (10.2 mi, Cotesfield), 68820 (11.7 mi, Howard City (Boelus)) and 68859 (13.3 mi, North Loup).
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