ZIP 68786 rural America/Chicago Knox County

ZIP 68786 — Wausa, NE

A rural neighborhood profile for Wausa, Nebraska, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.

At a glance

Population
967
Residents in this ZCTA
Density
3
people per sq mi (rural)
Median income
Household, ACS estimate
Median home value
Owner-occupied, ACS
Median age
Years
Housing units
Total units
Coordinates
42.504, -97.559
Latitude, longitude
Time zone
America/Chicago
IANA / abbrev.

Relocation snapshot

These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 68786, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.

Affordability
10/10
Opportunity
1/10
Vibrancy
7/10
Walkability
1/10

About Wausa, NE

ZIP code 68786 sits in Wausa, part of Knox County in the state of Nebraska. With roughly 967 residents and an estimated density of 3 people per square mile, this area reads as a rural neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Nebraska index to see how it stacks up.

Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near —, with a median owner-occupied home value of about —. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.

For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A rural profile typically means larger lots, longer drives between everyday destinations, and a quieter ambient soundscape. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.

If you’re comparing 68786 against other parts of Wausa, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Nebraska overview or use the search bar above.

Local services to look up

This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 68786:

  • “Movers near Wausa NE” for full-service and self-service quotes
  • “Real estate agents 68786” for hyperlocal market knowledge
  • “Public schools Wausa” on your state’s department of education site
  • “Internet providers 68786” on the FCC National Broadband Map
  • “Wausa permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines

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