68815 ZIP Code — Arcadia, NE

Valley County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68815 is located in Arcadia, Nebraska, within Valley County. It covers approximately 164.36 square miles and serves a population of 668 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68815

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 $159,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68815 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

668

population

164.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68815 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68815

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68815. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arcadia	Acceptable
Arcadia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68862 Ord (10.8 mi) 68853 Loup City (11.5 mi) 68828 Comstock (14.1 mi) 68859 North Loup (15.4 mi) 68852 Litchfield (16.5 mi) 68814 Ansley (16.5 mi) 68817 Ashton (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	668
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	164.36 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.4377
Longitude	-99.0969
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	53.4%	47.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	12.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

668

Population

People per sq mi

50.7

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$40,558

Per capita income

$159,700

Median home value

$588

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

279

Housing units

26.0%

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	135	20.2%
18 and over	533	79.8%
65 and over	185	27.7%
Median age	50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	656	98.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	1.3%
Two or more races	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	47.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	12.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 11.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	11.6%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

$1M+ 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,700
Median rent / month	$588
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	94.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	59.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	30.9%
4 bedrooms	27.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	26.0%
3 or more	40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.5%
Electricity	50.3%
Propane / LP gas	21.9%
Wood	6.8%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	155	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	44	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	86	29.5%
Households with children under 18	78	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	42.1%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	14.6%
Married	64.4%	59.4%
Separated	1.1%	1.0%
Widowed	0.7%	13.2%
Divorced	3.0%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 23.0%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	6.0%
Kindergarten	9	6.8%
Elementary school	77	57.9%
High school	32	24.1%
College / grad school	7	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 29.5%

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Retail trade 14.9%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Other services 6.1%

Construction 4.4%

Public administration 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.6%

Professional & management 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.6%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	20.9%
Unpaid family workers	3.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.5%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	12.7%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	655	98.1%
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)	664	99.4%
Born in same state	660	98.8%
Born in different state	575	86.1%
Foreign born	4	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	127	19%
Italian	84	12.6%
Arab	15	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.7%
Dutch	5	0.7%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	78.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68815

What city is ZIP code 68815 in?

ZIP code 68815 is primarily assigned to Arcadia, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68815 in?

ZIP code 68815 falls within Custer County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68815 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 68815 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68815 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 68815 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68815?

The median home value in ZIP code 68815 is $159,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 68815?

ZIP code 68815 has an estimated population of 668 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68815 in?

ZIP code 68815 observes the CST timezone.