68813 ZIP Code — Anselmo, NE

Custer County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68813 is located in Anselmo, Nebraska, within Custer County. It covers approximately 502.59 square miles and serves a population of 512 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68813

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 $143,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($68,347) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68813 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

512

population

502.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68813 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68813

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68813. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Anselmo	Acceptable
Anselmo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68833 Dunning (16.9 mi) 68822 Broken Bow (17.6 mi) 68856 Merna (19.1 mi) 68874 Sargent (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	512
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	502.59 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	41.6541
Longitude	-99.7604
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	308

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	46.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	43.3%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	16.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.7%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

512

Population

People per sq mi

52.4

Median age

$68,347

Median household income

$42,217

Per capita income

$143,800

Median home value

$593

Median monthly rent

68.1%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

223

Housing units

16.5%

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	96	18.8%
18 and over	416	81.3%
65 and over	121	23.6%
Median age	52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

Other race 5.7%

Two or more races 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	462	82.2%
Hispanic or Latino	50	8.9%
Other race	32	5.7%
Two or more races	18	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	46.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	43.3%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	16.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.7%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$68,347

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

$1M+ 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,800
Median rent / month	$593
Owner occupied	68.1%
Renter occupied	31.9%
Vacant	26.8%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	2.7%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	42.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	33.0%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	15.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	52.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	23.5%
Propane / LP gas	63.8%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	8.0%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	140	65.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	50	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	19	8.9%
Households with children under 18	50	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	74	34.7%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	14.4%
Married	63.7%	74.6%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.7%
Divorced	12.8%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	18.5%
Kindergarten	2	2.2%
Elementary school	27	29.3%
High school	36	39.1%
College / grad school	10	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 45.4%

Education & healthcare 15.3%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Retail trade 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Public administration 3.8%

Construction 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Professional & management 1.1%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.4%
Service	4.6%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	22.1%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.7%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	29.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.5%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	11.3%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.6%
Public insurance	26.0%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	502	98.0%
Spanish	19	3.8%
Other Indo-European	19	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	480	93.8%
Born in same state	480	93.8%
Born in different state	373	72.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	32	6.2%
Not a US citizen	14	43.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	118	23%
French	47	9.2%
Arab	36	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	33	6.4%
English	10	2%
Polish	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68813

What city is ZIP code 68813 in?

ZIP code 68813 is primarily assigned to Anselmo, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68813 in?

ZIP code 68813 falls within Custer County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68813 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 68813 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68813?

The median home value in ZIP code 68813 is $143,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 68813?

ZIP code 68813 has an estimated population of 512 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68813?

The median household income in ZIP code 68813 is $68,347, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68813 in?

ZIP code 68813 observes the CST timezone.