68863 ZIP Code, Overton, NE
68863 is a ZIP code in Overton, Nebraska — mostly in Dawson County (87% of its land), with smaller parts in Phelps County. It covers 114 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68836, 68850 and 68976. 1,410 people live here in 579 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (66% own). Median household income is $100,929, above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Overton, NE
- County: Dawson County
- Land area: 114 sq mi
- Population: 1,410
- Median household income: $100,929
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,410 |
| Households | 579 |
| Median household income | $100,929 |
| Income per person | $38,856 |
| Median age | 39.2 |
| Homeowners | 65.8% |
| Median home value | $137,000 |
| Median rent | $581 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% |
| Broadband internet | 85.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 13.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.9% |
| $15–25K | 3.8% |
| $25–35K | 4.5% |
| $35–50K | 10.2% |
| $50–75K | 13.8% |
| $75–100K | 9.3% |
| $100–150K | 41.5% |
| $150–200K | 6.9% |
| $200K+ | 4.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 17.4% |
| 10–19 | 8.6% |
| 20–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 14.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.1% |
| 45–54 | 9.0% |
| 55–64 | 16.6% |
| 65–74 | 10.1% |
| 75+ | 6.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.3% |
| Owned outright | 25.7% |
| Rented | 31.6% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.5% |
| Townhome | 1.8% |
| 2–4 units | 3.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 9.3% |
Businesses in 68863
33 business establishments with 177 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Retail Trade: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68836 — Elm Creek village, NE (9.1 mi)
- 68850 — Lexington city, NE (11.6 mi)
- 68976 — Smithfield village, NE (14.6 mi)
- 68861 — Odessa CDP, NE (14.8 mi)
- 68878 — Sumner village, NE (14.9 mi)
- 68858 — Miller village, NE (16 mi)
- 68812 — Amherst village, NE (16.4 mi)
- 68958 — Loomis village, NE (16.4 mi)
Areas that include 68863
- Overton, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dawson County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Phelps County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 5: highest median household income in Dawson County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median home value in Dawson County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Dawson County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of households with children in Dawson County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Dawson County
- No. 3 of 5: lowest median age in Dawson County
- No. 3 of 5: highest median age in Dawson County
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Dawson County
Mail every home in 68863
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68863, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68863 in?
- 68863 is a Overton, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68863 in?
- 68863 is mostly in Dawson County (87% of its land), with smaller parts in Phelps County.
- What is the population of 68863?
- About 1,410 people (±194), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,132.
- What is the median household income in 68863?
- $100,929 (±$12,288), 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 68863?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68863 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68863?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68836 (9.1 mi, Elm Creek), 68850 (11.6 mi, Lexington), 68976 (14.6 mi, Smithfield), 68861 (14.8 mi, Odessa), 68878 (14.9 mi, Sumner) and 68858 (16 mi, Miller).
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