68759 ZIP Code — Newport, NE

Keya Paha County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68759 is located in Newport, Nebraska, within Keya Paha County. It covers approximately 301.02 square miles and serves a population of 419 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68759

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $69,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($63,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

419

population

301.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68759 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newport	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	419
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	301.02 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	42.6193
Longitude	-99.3379
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.8%	46.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	32.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	16.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	5.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

419

Population

People per sq mi

30.7

Median age

$63,750

Median household income

$29,695

Per capita income

$69,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

133

Housing units

21.3%

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

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	146	34.8%
18 and over	273	65.2%
65 and over	35	8.4%
Median age	30.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.8%

Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Other race 4.2%

Two or more races 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	382	83.8%
Hispanic or Latino	37	8.1%
Other race	19	4.2%
Two or more races	18	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.8%	46.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	32.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	16.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	5.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 26.5%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$200k+ 22.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	26.5%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$200k+	22.1%
Median income	$63,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.1%

$50k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$69,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	26.1%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	11.1%
1939 or earlier	38.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	22.2%
5+ bedrooms	15.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	17.7%
3 or more	60.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.2%
Electricity	22.1%
Propane / LP gas	41.6%
Wood	15.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	73.5%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	19	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	8	7.1%
Households with children under 18	51	45.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	27	23.9%
Average household size	3.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	30.3%
Married	65.7%	60.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	5.3%
Divorced	0.0%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 20.8%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.4%
Kindergarten	8	4.8%
Elementary school	80	48.5%
High school	60	36.4%
College / grad school	13	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 29.2%

Construction 23.4%

Retail trade 19.9%

Education & healthcare 12.9%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Other services 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	4.1%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	34.5%
Production & transportation	4.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	42.1%
Government	26.9%
Self-employed	31.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.3%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.5%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.0%
Retirement income	11.5%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	15.7%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	13.7%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	17.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	399	95.2%
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)	411	98.1%
Born in same state	411	98.1%
Born in different state	313	74.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	99	23.6%
Arab	11	2.6%
French	10	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	2.1%
Dutch	4	1%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.0%
Internet access	84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68759

What city is ZIP code 68759 in?

ZIP code 68759 is primarily assigned to Newport, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68759 in?

ZIP code 68759 falls within Keya Paha County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68759 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 68759 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68759 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 68759 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68759?

The median home value in ZIP code 68759 is $69,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 68759?

ZIP code 68759 has an estimated population of 419 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68759 in?

ZIP code 68759 observes the CST timezone.