ZIP Code 68820 - Boelus Nebraska
Overview
ZIP Code 68820 is located in Boelus Nebraska. Portions of 68820 are also in Howard City (Boelus). 68820 is entirely within Howard County. Regionally, 68820 is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.
ZIP Code 68820 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Boelus |
| Primary County | Howard County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 282 |
| Area Code(s) | 308 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 68820 Map
68820 Demographics
68820 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 68820 is White. The current unemployment level in 68820 is 3%.
| Population | 282 |
| Population Growth Rate | -27.62% |
| Population Density | 6 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 192 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,375 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $134,030 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.09% |
68820 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 257 | 98.09% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68820 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 23 | 7.85% |
| Bachelor Degree | 36 | 12.29% |
| High School Diploma | 104 | 35.49% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 17 | 5.8% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 92 | 31.4% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 6.48% |
| Masters Degree | 2 | 0.68% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
68820 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.10322952, -98.69851685 |
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| Cities/Towns in 68820 | |
| Region | Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Grand Island, NE |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 44 Square Miles |
68820 Schools
| School Districts in 68820 |
68820 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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