68814 ZIP Code — Ansley, NE
Custer County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68814 is located in Ansley, Nebraska, within Custer County. It covers approximately 203.39 square miles and serves a population of 914 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
About ZIP code 68814
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 $108,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $57,917. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
914
population
203.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68814 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68814
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68814. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ansley | Acceptable |
| Ansley | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68855 Mason City (11 mi)
68822 Broken Bow (12.6 mi)
68828 Comstock (15.3 mi)
68815 Arcadia (16.5 mi)
68852 Litchfield (17.5 mi)
68853 Loup City (18.4 mi)
68860 Oconto (20 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 914 |
| Population density | 4 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 203.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3288 |
| Longitude | -99.3812 |
| 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 | 50.5% | 46.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.6% | 32.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.2% | 16.4% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
914
Population
4
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$57,917
Median household income
$33,157
Per capita income
$108,000
Median home value
$1,037
Median monthly rent
70.6%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
347
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
26
Under 5
26
41
5–9
39
23
10–14
22
21
15–19
21
18
20–24
17
78
25–34
75
56
35–44
54
52
45–54
51
14
55–59
13
42
60–64
40
42
65–74
41
46
75–84
45
6
85+
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 202 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 712 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 185 | 20.2% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
6.3%
Two or more races
1.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
0.3%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 834 | 89.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 58 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.5% | 46.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.6% | 32.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.2% | 16.4% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
20.7%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
4.9%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
0.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 20.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 0.7% |
| Median income | $57,917 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.4%
$50k–$100k
34.5%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k–$300k
23.4%
$300k–$500k
9.3%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,037 |
| Owner occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter occupied | 29.4% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
| Single-family detached | 91.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 64.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.9% |
| 3 or more | 42.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.1% |
| Electricity | 14.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.0% |
| Wood | 4.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 176 | 42.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 1.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 100 | 24.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 129 | 31.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 122 | 29.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 129 | 31.4% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.4% | 17.8% |
| Married | 56.2% | 51.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 12.8% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.2%
Some HS, no diploma
8.9%
HS graduate
35.3%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
12.9%
Bachelor's degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 6 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 30 | 16.1% |
| Elementary school | 82 | 44.1% |
| High school | 61 | 32.8% |
| College / grad school | 7 | 3.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Construction
13.9%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Retail trade
8.9%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Agriculture & mining
7.4%
Other services
6.7%
Wholesale trade
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Public administration
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Professional & management
2.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.6% |
| Service | 20.8% |
| Sales & office | 12.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 25.4% |
| Production & transportation | 12.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.8% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.6% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.2% |
| Work from home | 2.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
16.2%
18 and over
5.9%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
16.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.0% |
| Retirement income | 12.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.4% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 10.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.1% |
| Visited dentist | 67.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 40 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 9.4% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 41.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.9% |
| Public insurance | 33.4% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 862 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 19 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 17 | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 904 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 904 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 635 | 69.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1 | 10.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 180 | 19.7% |
| Italian | 170 | 18.6% |
| Arab | 49 | 5.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 18 | 2% |
| English | 15 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 10 | 1.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.0% |
| Internet access | 90.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68814
What city is ZIP code 68814 in?
ZIP code 68814 is primarily assigned to Ansley, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68814 in?
ZIP code 68814 falls within Custer County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68814?
The median home value in ZIP code 68814 is $108,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 68814?
ZIP code 68814 has an estimated population of 914 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68814?
The median household income in ZIP code 68814 is $57,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68814 in?
ZIP code 68814 observes the CST timezone.