ZIP code 68878: Sumner, NE
68878 is a ZIP code in Sumner, Nebraska, mainly in Dawson County, part of the Lexington, NE micro area. About 463 people live here.
- Population
- 463
- Median household income
- $91,786
- Typical home value
- $99,000ACS median value
- Median rent
- $881gross, per month
- Median age
- 39.1
- Homeowners
- 70.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 68878 details
| City | Sumner |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson County (also partly Custer County) |
| Metro area | Lexington, NE |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 122 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 4 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 25.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.98133, -99.50683 |
Median rent in 68878 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $950/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $896/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 68878
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68858 | Miller, NE | 6.8 mi | 328 |
| 68834 | Eddyville, NE | 8.2 mi | 227 |
| 68812 | Amherst, NE | 12.8 mi | 642 |
| 68863 | Overton, NE | 14.9 mi | 1,410 |
| 68855 | Mason City, NE | 16.1 mi | 400 |
| 68850 | Lexington, NE | 16.2 mi | 12,428 |
| 68860 | Oconto, NE | 18.4 mi | 301 |
| 68866 | Pleasanton, NE | 19.7 mi | 1,168 |
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 68878?
A typical home in ZIP code 68878 is worth about $99,000 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $91,786 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Nebraska average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $99,000 homeWhat can a $91,786 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 68878
What city is ZIP code 68878?
ZIP code 68878 is in Sumner, NE, in Dawson County.
What county is ZIP code 68878 in?
68878 is mainly in Dawson County, Nebraska, and partly in Custer County.
What is the population of ZIP code 68878?
About 463 people live in ZIP code 68878, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 68878 in?
68878 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.