ZIP code 68835: Elba, NE
68835 is a ZIP code in Elba, Nebraska, mainly in Howard County, part of the Grand Island, NE metro area. About 459 people live here.
- Population
- 459
- Median household income
- $52,292
- Typical home value
- $210,200+2.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $911gross, per month
- Median age
- 45.9
- Homeowners
- 72.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 68835 details
| City | Elba |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Howard County (also partly Greeley County) |
| Metro area | Grand Island, NE |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 97.4 sq mi, plus 1.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 5 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 22.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.33190, -98.61724 |
Median rent in 68835 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $921/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $713/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 68835
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68838 | Farwell, NE | 8.6 mi | 150 |
| 68817 | Ashton, NE | 10.2 mi | 340 |
| 68873 | Saint Paul, NE | 10.6 mi | 3,785 |
| 68875 | Scotia, NE | 13.7 mi | 716 |
| 68882 | Wolbach, NE | 13.7 mi | 401 |
| 68859 | North Loup, NE | 13.8 mi | 357 |
| 68820 | Boelus, NE | 15.8 mi | 343 |
| 68831 | Dannebrog, NE | 16.0 mi | 705 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 68835?
A typical home in ZIP code 68835 is worth about $210,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $52,292 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Nebraska average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $210,200 homeWhat can a $52,292 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 68835
What city is ZIP code 68835?
ZIP code 68835 is in Elba, NE, in Howard County.
What county is ZIP code 68835 in?
68835 is mainly in Howard County, Nebraska, and partly in Greeley County.
What is the population of ZIP code 68835?
About 459 people live in ZIP code 68835, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 68835 in?
68835 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.