68621 ZIP Code — Ames, NE

Dodge County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68621 is located in Ames, Nebraska, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 32.06 square miles and serves a population of 206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68621

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,625. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 68621 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

206

population

32.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68621 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68621

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68621. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ames	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	206
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	32.06 sq mi
Water area	1.60 sq mi
Latitude	41.4732
Longitude	-96.6246
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	18.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

206

Population

People per sq mi

57.7

Median age

$70,625

Median household income

$35,805

Per capita income

$178,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

109

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	206	100.0%
65 and over	69	33.5%
Median age	57.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Two or more races 11.7%

Group	Count	%
White	182	88.3%
Two or more races	24	11.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	18.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 23.5%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	23.5%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
Median income	$70,625

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 46.0%

$150k–$200k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 9.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	68.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.5%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	24.2%
1990–1999	46.0%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	69.4%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	7.8%
2 vehicles	53.9%
3 or more	38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	22.5%
Propane / LP gas	61.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	56	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	7	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	39	38.2%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	38.2%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.9%	32.0%
Married	54.1%	59.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.2%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 89.9%

Some college, no degree 10.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	15	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 29.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 27.9%

Retail trade 11.6%

Wholesale trade 10.9%

Information 10.2%

Other services 10.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	25.9%
Natural resources & construction	36.1%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.2%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	33.5%
No insurance	19.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	206	100.0%
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)	206	100.0%
Born in same state	206	100.0%
Born in different state	191	92.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	34	16.5%
English	33	16%
Arab	16	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	4.9%
Polish	10	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.5%
Internet access	76.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68621

What city is ZIP code 68621 in?

ZIP code 68621 is primarily assigned to Ames, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68621 in?

ZIP code 68621 falls within Dodge County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68621 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 68621 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 68621 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 68621 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68621 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 68621 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68621?

The median home value in ZIP code 68621 is $178,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 68621 in?

ZIP code 68621 observes the CST timezone.