68873 ZIP Code, Saint Paul, NE
68873 is a ZIP code in Saint Paul, Nebraska in Howard County. It covers 171 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68831, 68835 and 68838. 3,785 people live here in 1,354 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $75,000, close to the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Saint Paul, NE
- County: Howard County
- Land area: 171 sq mi
- Population: 3,785
- Median household income: $75,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,785 |
| Households | 1,354 |
| Median household income | $75,000 |
| Income per person | $36,297 |
| Median age | 42.7 |
| Homeowners | 76.7% |
| Median home value | $214,800 |
| Median rent | $716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% |
| Broadband internet | 85.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.6% |
| $15–25K | 10.0% |
| $25–35K | 6.8% |
| $35–50K | 11.8% |
| $50–75K | 17.9% |
| $75–100K | 16.4% |
| $100–150K | 16.5% |
| $150–200K | 7.5% |
| $200K+ | 9.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.5% |
| 10–19 | 14.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.3% |
| 25–34 | 8.5% |
| 35–44 | 12.2% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 13.0% |
| 65–74 | 11.2% |
| 75+ | 11.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.7% |
| Owned outright | 31.1% |
| Rented | 20.9% |
| Vacant | 9.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.1% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.9% |
| 5–19 units | 1.8% |
| 20+ units | 1.1% |
| Mobile / other | 2.8% |
Businesses in 68873
111 business establishments with 865 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 19
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 14
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 12
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 11
- Finance and Insurance: 10
- Wholesale Trade: 9
- Construction: 8
- Accommodation and Food Services: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68831 — Dannebrog village, NE (10.3 mi)
- 68835 — Cotesfield village, NE (10.6 mi)
- 68838 — Farwell village, NE (11 mi)
- 68864 — Palmer village, NE (11.3 mi)
- 68872 — St. Libory CDP, NE (12 mi)
- 68882 — Wolbach village, NE (13.9 mi)
- 68820 — Howard City (Boelus) village, NE (15.6 mi)
- 68816 — Archer CDP, NE (17.2 mi)
Areas that include 68873
- St. Paul, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cushing, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Saint Paul, 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) 68873, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68873 in?
- 68873 is a Saint Paul, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68873 in?
- 68873 is in Howard County.
- What is the population of 68873?
- About 3,785 people (±288), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,476.
- What is the median household income in 68873?
- $75,000 (±$12,485), 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 68873?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68873 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68873?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68831 (10.3 mi, Dannebrog), 68835 (10.6 mi, Cotesfield), 68838 (11 mi, Farwell), 68864 (11.3 mi, Palmer), 68872 (12 mi, St. Libory) and 68882 (13.9 mi, Wolbach).
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