Howard County, NE ZIP Codes
10 ZIP codes cover all or part of Howard County, Nebraska. The Census Bureau counts 6,534 residents in the county, with a median household income of $76,767 and a median home value of $209,100. Median household income ranges from $75,000 in 68873 to $77,989 in 68824. Its largest communities include St. Paul, St. Libory, Dannebrog, Howard City (Boelus) and Elba.
Howard County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,534 |
| Households | 2,504 |
| Median household income | $76,767 |
| Median home value | $209,100 |
| Median age | 42.2 |
| Median rent | $777 |
All 10 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 9,695 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 3,866 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $75,000 (68873) to $77,989 (68824) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $75,922 |
| Homeowners | 78.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 8 routes, 1,402 homes (6 of 10 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Howard County: 68824 ($77,989)
- Most residents: 68873 (3,785 people)
- Highest homeownership: 68873 (76.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 68824 (40.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 68873 (5.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 68824 (32.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 68824 ($219,900)
Every ZIP code in Howard County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68873 | Saint Paul | 3,785 | 1,354 | $75,000 | $214,800 | 76.7% | 31.4% | 5.5% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 68824 | Cairo | 1,562 | 604 | $77,989 | $219,900 | 74.3% | 40.9% | 4.7% | 1 | 349 | 14% of its land |
| 68872 | Saint Libory | 992 | 420 | $84,500 | $208,200 | 83.6% | 32.6% | 0.2% | 1 | 372 | 74% of its land |
| 68864 | Palmer | 958 | 407 | $83,365 | $184,200 | 84.3% | 28.0% | 6.3% | 2 | 348 | 25% of its land |
| 68831 | Dannebrog | 705 | 287 | $68,977 | $201,900 | 79.4% | 36.6% | 0.7% | — | — | 96% of its land |
| 68835 | Elba | 459 | 210 | $52,292 | $139,400 | 72.9% | 28.6% | 9.1% | — | — | 91% of its land |
| 68882 | Wolbach | 401 | 206 | $67,778 | $78,100 | 83.0% | 19.4% | 7.1% | 1 | 142 | 25% of its land |
| 68820 | Boelus | 343 | 147 | $82,212 | $114,200 | 83.7% | 19.7% | 5.3% | 2 | 141 | 100% of its land |
| 68817 | Ashton | 340 | 163 | $74,375 | $138,400 | 69.3% | 12.9% | 2.1% | — | — | 14% of its land |
| 68838 | Farwell | 150 | 68 | $103,750 | $156,300 | 75.0% | 30.9% | 20.3% | 1 | 76 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Howard County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- St. Paul — 2,758 residents · 1 ZIP code
- St. Libory — 307 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Dannebrog — 235 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Howard City (Boelus) — 186 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Elba — 171 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cushing — 112 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Farwell — 78 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cotesfield — 27 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Howard County, NE?
- 68873, 68824, 68872, 68864, 68831, 68835, 68882, 68820, 68817 and 68838. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Howard County?
- 6,534 residents in 2,504 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Howard County?
- $76,767 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $75,000 (68873) to $77,989 (68824).
- Which Howard County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 68824, at $77,989, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Howard County?
- For the 6 of 10 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 8 carrier routes reaching 1,402 residential and 26 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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