ZIP code 68838
Where is ZIP code 68838?
Farwell, Nebraska
Howard County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68838 belongs to Farwell, Nebraska in Howard County. 68838 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 308. About 150 people live in the 68838 area, where the median household income is $103,750. The closest ZIP codes are 68835 (Elba, 5.9 mi northeast), 68831 (Dannebrog, 8.5 mi southeast) and 68820 (Boelus, 8.7 mi south).
| ZIP code | 68838 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Farwell |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Howard County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 41.2204, -98.6481 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68838
| Population | 150 · lower than 89% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 81% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.9 years · higher than 77% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $103,750 · higher than 90% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,565 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $156,300 · lower than 59% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $580 a month |
| Housing units | 83 |
| Households | 68 (2.21 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 48.52 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68838. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68838
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68835 | Elba, NE | 5.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 68831 | Dannebrog, NE | 8.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 68820 | Boelus, NE | 8.7 mi S | Standard |
| 68817 | Ashton, NE | 8.7 mi W | Standard |
| 68873 | Saint Paul, NE | 10.6 mi E | Standard |
| 68871 | Rockville, NE | 13.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 68824 | Cairo, NE | 15.3 mi S | Standard |
| 68853 | Loup City, NE | 17.6 mi W | Standard |
| 68872 | Saint Libory, NE | 17.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 68875 | Scotia, NE | 18.3 mi N | Standard |
| 68869 | Ravenna, NE | 19.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 68882 | Wolbach, NE | 19.1 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68838 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68838
123 MAIN ST
FARWELL NE 68838
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68838-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68838?
- 68838 is a Farwell, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68838 in?
- ZIP code 68838 is in Howard County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68838 in?
- 68838 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68838?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68838 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68838?
- About 150 people live in ZIP code 68838, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68838?
- The median household income in 68838 is $103,750 a year, higher than 90% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68838?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68838 are 68835 (Elba, 5.9 miles), 68831 (Dannebrog, 8.5 miles), 68820 (Boelus, 8.7 miles) and 68817 (Ashton, 8.7 miles).