68835 ZIP Code, Elba, NE
68835 is a ZIP code in Elba, Nebraska — mostly in Howard County (91% of its land), with smaller parts in Greeley County. It covers 97 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68838, 68817 and 68873. 459 people live here in 210 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $52,292, below the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 45.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elba, NE
- County: Howard County
- Land area: 97 sq mi
- Population: 459
- Median household income: $52,292
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 459 |
| Households | 210 |
| Median household income | $52,292 |
| Income per person | $34,501 |
| Median age | 45.9 |
| Homeowners | 72.9% |
| Median home value | $139,400 |
| Median rent | $911 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% |
| Broadband internet | 80.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.8% |
| $10–15K | 4.3% |
| $15–25K | 9.0% |
| $25–35K | 15.7% |
| $35–50K | 11.0% |
| $50–75K | 19.0% |
| $75–100K | 15.7% |
| $100–150K | 9.5% |
| $150–200K | 9.0% |
| $200K+ | 1.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.8% |
| 10–19 | 14.0% |
| 20–24 | 3.5% |
| 25–34 | 15.7% |
| 35–44 | 8.1% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.4% |
| 65–74 | 19.6% |
| 75+ | 8.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 24.5% |
| Owned outright | 38.2% |
| Rented | 22.9% |
| Vacant | 14.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.4% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.5% |
Businesses in 68835
9 business establishments with 23 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68838 — Farwell village, NE (8.6 mi)
- 68817 — Ashton village, NE (10.2 mi)
- 68873 — St. Paul city, NE (10.6 mi)
- 68875 — Scotia village, NE (13.7 mi)
- 68882 — Wolbach village, NE (13.7 mi)
- 68859 — North Loup village, NE (13.8 mi)
- 68820 — Howard City (Boelus) village, NE (15.8 mi)
- 68831 — Dannebrog village, NE (16 mi)
Areas that include 68835
- Elba, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cotesfield, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Howard County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68835, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68835 in?
- 68835 is a Elba, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68835 in?
- 68835 is mostly in Howard County (91% of its land), with smaller parts in Greeley County.
- What is the population of 68835?
- About 459 people (±134), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 430.
- What is the median household income in 68835?
- $52,292 (±$12,272), 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 68835?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68835 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68835?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68838 (8.6 mi, Farwell), 68817 (10.2 mi, Ashton), 68873 (10.6 mi, St. Paul), 68875 (13.7 mi, Scotia), 68882 (13.7 mi, Wolbach) and 68859 (13.8 mi, North Loup).
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