ZIP Code 68817 - Ashton Nebraska
Overview
ZIP Code 68817 is located in Ashton Nebraska. 68817 is primarily within Sherman County, with some portions in Howard County. Regionally, 68817 is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.
ZIP Code 68817 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ashton |
| Primary County | Sherman County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 387 |
| Area Code(s) | 308 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 68817 Map
68817 Demographics
68817 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Nebraska based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 68817 is White. The current unemployment level in 68817 is 3%.
| Population | 387 |
| Population Growth Rate | 22.5% |
| Population Density | 4 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 205 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $72,604 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $103,470 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.42% |
68817 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 341 | 99.42% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68817 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 17 | 6.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 23 | 9.16% |
| High School Diploma | 142 | 56.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 4 | 1.59% |
| GED or Alternate | 15 | 5.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 29 | 11.55% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 8.37% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
68817 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.28708649, -98.80188751 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Region | Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Grand Island, NE |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 89 Square Miles |
68817 Schools
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68817 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 27e - Central Nebraska Loess Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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