ZIP code 68844
Where is ZIP code 68844?
Hazard, Nebraska
Sherman County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68844 belongs to Hazard, Nebraska in Sherman County. 68844 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 328 people live in the 68844 area, where the median household income is $67,303. The closest ZIP codes are 68852 (Litchfield, 6.3 mi northwest), 68866 (Pleasanton, 8.3 mi south) and 68869 (Ravenna, 10 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 68844 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hazard |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Sherman County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 41.0934, -99.0719 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68844
| Population | 328 · lower than 75% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · lower than 60% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.1 years · lower than 94% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 62% / 38% |
| Median household income | $67,303 · lower than 63% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,029 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 36% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $318,400 · higher than 91% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 109 |
| Households | 109 (3.01 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 8.3% |
| Land area | 47.63 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68844. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68844
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68852 | Litchfield, NE | 6.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 68866 | Pleasanton, NE | 8.3 mi S | Standard |
| 68869 | Ravenna, NE | 10 mi SE | Standard |
| 68871 | Rockville, NE | 11.2 mi E | Standard |
| 68855 | Mason City, NE | 13.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 68853 | Loup City, NE | 14.1 mi N | Standard |
| 68849 | Kearney, NE | 16.8 mi S | Unique |
| 68870 | Riverdale, NE | 17.3 mi S | Standard |
| 68817 | Ashton, NE | 18.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 68858 | Miller, NE | 18.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 68820 | Boelus, NE | 19.5 mi E | Standard |
| 68812 | Amherst, NE | 19.5 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68844 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68844
123 MAIN ST
HAZARD NE 68844
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68844-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68844?
- 68844 is a Hazard, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68844 in?
- ZIP code 68844 is in Sherman County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68844 in?
- 68844 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68844?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68844 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68844?
- About 328 people live in ZIP code 68844, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68844?
- The median household income in 68844 is $67,303 a year, lower than 63% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68844?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68844 are 68852 (Litchfield, 6.3 miles), 68866 (Pleasanton, 8.3 miles), 68869 (Ravenna, 10 miles) and 68871 (Rockville, 11.2 miles).