68937 ZIP Code, Elwood, NE
68937 is a ZIP code in Elwood, Nebraska — mostly in Gosper County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Dawson and Frontier counties. It covers 202 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68976, 69028 and 68927. 1,831 people live here in 805 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $85,260, above the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 53.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elwood, NE
- County: Gosper County
- Land area: 202 sq mi
- Population: 1,831
- Median household income: $85,260
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,831 |
| Households | 805 |
| Median household income | $85,260 |
| Income per person | $50,046 |
| Median age | 53.8 |
| Homeowners | 84.7% |
| Median home value | $316,800 |
| Median rent | $649 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% |
| Broadband internet | 86.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 0.9% |
| $15–25K | 6.8% |
| $25–35K | 5.6% |
| $35–50K | 6.3% |
| $50–75K | 17.1% |
| $75–100K | 23.0% |
| $100–150K | 15.3% |
| $150–200K | 11.8% |
| $200K+ | 8.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.9% |
| 10–19 | 10.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.3% |
| 25–34 | 5.5% |
| 35–44 | 8.0% |
| 45–54 | 15.7% |
| 55–64 | 17.0% |
| 65–74 | 20.9% |
| 75+ | 9.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 24.9% |
| Owned outright | 29.3% |
| Rented | 9.6% |
| Vacant | 36.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.2% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.5% |
Businesses in 68937
61 business establishments with 279 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 11
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Finance and Insurance: 6
- Wholesale Trade: 5
- Retail Trade: 5
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68976 — Smithfield village, NE (8.2 mi)
- 69028 — Eustis village, NE (11.2 mi)
- 68927 — Bertrand village, NE (12.8 mi)
- 68922 — Arapahoe city, NE (16.2 mi)
- 68948 — Holbrook village, NE (18 mi)
- 68936 — Edison village, NE (18.1 mi)
- 68958 — Loomis village, NE (18.7 mi)
- 68850 — Lexington city, NE (18.8 mi)
Areas that include 68937
- Elwood, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Gosper County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68937, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68937 in?
- 68937 is a Elwood, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68937 in?
- 68937 is mostly in Gosper County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Dawson and Frontier counties.
- What is the population of 68937?
- About 1,831 people (±200), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,683.
- What is the median household income in 68937?
- $85,260 (±$12,049), 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 68937?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68937 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68937?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68976 (8.2 mi, Smithfield), 69028 (11.2 mi, Eustis), 68927 (12.8 mi, Bertrand), 68922 (16.2 mi, Arapahoe), 68948 (18 mi, Holbrook) and 68936 (18.1 mi, Edison).
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