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Dixon County
Allen, NE
68710
68710 ZIP Code — Allen, NE
Dixon County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68710 is located in
Allen ,
Nebraska ,
within Dixon County .
It covers approximately 80.80 square miles and serves a population of
734 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 402 .
About ZIP code 68710
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 $135,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $62,500. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 68710 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
734
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
051
Geography
Land area
80.80 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
42.4380
Longitude
-96.8590
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
402
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.5%
44.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
30.2%
35.7%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
16.7%
22.0%
Over $200k
4.5%
3.1%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$62,500
Median household income
$135,700
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 147 20.0% 18 and over 587 80.0% 65 and over 119 16.2% Median age 38.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 665 84.5% Two or more races 64 8.1% Hispanic or Latino 53 6.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.4% Asian 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.5%
44.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
30.2%
35.7%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
16.7%
22.0%
Over $200k
4.5%
3.1%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.9% $10k–$15k 3.1% $15k–$25k 11.2% $25k–$35k 8.0% $35k–$50k 11.9% $50k–$75k 23.8% $75k–$100k 15.0% $100k–$150k 17.1% $150k–$200k 2.8% $200k+ 2.1% Median income $62,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $135,700 Median rent / month $566 Owner occupied 74.8% Renter occupied 25.2% Vacant 12.5% Single-family detached 91.7% Large apartment buildings 0.6% Mobile homes 1.8% Median rooms 6.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.71
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.2% 2000–2009 2.1% 1990–1999 9.5% 1980–1989 6.1% 1970–1979 10.4% 1960–1969 6.1% 1950–1959 8.6% 1940–1949 7.6% 1939 or earlier 44.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 6.7% 2 bedrooms 27.5% 3 bedrooms 35.2% 4 bedrooms 13.5% 5+ bedrooms 15.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.8% 1 vehicle 17.8% 2 vehicles 31.5% 3 or more 46.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.7% Electricity 49.3% Propane / LP gas 42.0% Fuel oil 1.4% Wood 4.2% No fuel used 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 167 58.4% Cohabiting couple 19 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 60 21.0% Female householder, no spouse 40 14.0% Households with children under 18 73 25.5% Households with seniors (65+) 79 27.6% Average household size 2.57
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.7% 33.4% Married 58.1% 54.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.6% 7.3% Divorced 7.6% 4.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.9% Bachelor's or higher 22.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 2.6% Kindergarten 14 9.0% Elementary school 49 31.6% High school 65 41.9% College / grad school 23 14.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.6%
Agriculture & mining
13.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Professional & management
5.9%
Public administration
4.3%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 20.1% Service 21.0% Sales & office 18.9% Natural resources & construction 14.2% Production & transportation 25.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.3% Government 13.0% Self-employed 8.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.1% Carpool 11.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.7% Work from home 9.5% Other means 3.4% Avg commute (minutes) 27.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
19.2%
Female-led households
38.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.8% Retirement income 18.2% Supplemental Security 3.5% Cash public assistance 0.3% Food stamps / SNAP 7.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.1% High blood pressure 36.3% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 8.2% Arthritis 26.4% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 6.8% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.6% Binge drinking 21.1% No physical activity 24.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.6% Depression 16.5% Fair or poor health 13.2% Poor mental health 11.6% Poor physical health 9.8% No health insurance 14.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.7% Visited dentist 61.4% Cholesterol screening 88.6% Teeth loss 13.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 79 13.5%
Disability % Any disability 11.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.8% 65 and over 34.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.8% Public insurance 31.9% No insurance 8.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 707 96.3% Spanish 38 5.4% Other Indo-European 38 5.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 699 95.2% Born in same state 697 95.0% Born in different state 323 44.0% Foreign born 2 0.3% Naturalized citizen 35 4.8% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 56 7.6% French 37 5% Polish 34 4.6% English 23 3.1%
Ancestry Count % Arab 22 3% Dutch 9 1.2% German 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.0% Internet access 89.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68710
What city is ZIP code 68710 in?
ZIP code 68710 is primarily assigned to Allen, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68710 in?
ZIP code 68710 falls within Dixon County, Nebraska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68710?
18% of residents in ZIP code 68710 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 68710 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 68710 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68710?
The median home value in ZIP code 68710 is $135,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 68710?
ZIP code 68710 has an estimated population of 734 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68710 in?
ZIP code 68710 observes the CST timezone.
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