68923 ZIP Code — Atlanta, NE

Phelps County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68923 is located in Atlanta, Nebraska, within Phelps County. It covers approximately 0.24 square miles and serves a population of 124 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

124

population

0.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68923 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68923

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68923. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Atlanta	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	124
Population density	517 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	0.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3942
Longitude	-99.5020
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	308

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.4%	42.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	32.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	22.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.9%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

124

Population

517

People per sq mi

33.3

Median age

$75,500

Median household income

$34,347

Per capita income

$135,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

3.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	40	32.3%
18 and over	84	67.7%
65 and over	15	12.1%
Median age	33.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	121	97.6%
Two or more races	3	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.4%	42.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	32.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	22.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.9%	2.4%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	21.7%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$75,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.8%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 30.4%

$200k–$300k 4.3%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	24.1%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	13.0%
1939 or earlier	25.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	38.9%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	3.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	6.5%
2 vehicles	76.1%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.3%
Electricity	50.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	30	65.2%
Cohabiting couple	1	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	12	26.1%
Female householder, no spouse	3	6.5%
Households with children under 18	13	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	13	28.3%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	18.6%
Married	58.1%	79.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	9.3%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 55.0%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	3.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	7.7%
Elementary school	22	84.6%
High school	2	7.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Wholesale trade 15.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Finance & real estate 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Construction 3.3%

Retail trade 3.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	26.7%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.3%
Government	5.0%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 0.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	13.0%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	28.5%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	21.7%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	23.5%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.9%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.6%
Public insurance	19.4%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	112	90.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	124	100.0%
Born in same state	124	100.0%
Born in different state	105	84.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	9.7%
Arab	9	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	4	3.2%
French	3	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	95.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68923

What city is ZIP code 68923 in?

ZIP code 68923 is primarily assigned to Atlanta, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68923 in?

ZIP code 68923 falls within Phelps County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68923 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 68923 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68923?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 68923 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 68923 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68923?

The median home value in ZIP code 68923 is $135,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 68923 in?

ZIP code 68923 observes the CST timezone.