ZIP Code 68359 -- Friend, NE

Saline | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 84.70% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,546
Unknown
Median Income
$90,909
Home Value
$179,900
Median Rent
$731
Median Age
34.50
Diversity Index
15.70
Very Low
Cost of Living
62.9
significantly below average
Unemployment
1.2%

About ZIP Code 68359

ZIP code 68359 in Friend, Nebraska is a unknown area with a population of 1,546. The median household income is $90,909, which is This is 21% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $179,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 62.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 34.50 years. Approximately 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Saline, NE.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,546
Median Age
34.50
Male Population
774
50.1%
Female Population
772
49.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
15.70 Very Low
White
98.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
7.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.8%
Other Race
0.8%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$90,909
Mean Household Income
$109,407
Per Capita Income
$39,905
Below Poverty Line
5.4%

This is 21% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$179,900
Median Rent
$731
Total Housing Units
661
Occupied Units
608
Vacant Units
53
8.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1961
Owner Occupied
84.7%
Renter Occupied
15.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 84.7% Renter 15.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 96.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree 13.3%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
856
Employment Rate
98.8%
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
84.1%
Carpool
9.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.8%

Cost of Living Index

62.9
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 68359 is 37.1% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Saline

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
68333 Crete 9,286 $81,083
68465 Wilber 2,543 $91,964
68343 Dorchester 1,008 $74,554
68341 De witt 821 $82,917
68464 Western 392 $59,750
68453 Tobias 280 $83,750

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 68359

ZIP code 68359 (Friend, NE) has a total population of 1,546 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 34.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 68359 is $90,909 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 21% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 68359 is primarily located in Friend, Nebraska (NE). It falls within Saline County.

The median home value in ZIP code 68359 is $179,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $731.

The median age in ZIP code 68359 is 34.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 68359 has a cost of living index of 62.92 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 68359, 27.94% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 13.31% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 68359 is 1.17%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 1.79% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.