68816 ZIP Code — Archer, NE
Merrick County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68816 is located in Archer, Nebraska, within Merrick County. It covers approximately 33.26 square miles and serves a population of 120 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
120
population
33.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68816 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68816
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68816. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Archer | Acceptable |
| Archer | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 120 |
| Population density | 4 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 121 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 33.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1696 |
| Longitude | -98.1263 |
| 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 | 53.6% | 44.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 36.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.4% | 17.8% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
120
Population
4
People per sq mi
40.7
Median age
$56,985
Median household income
$28,393
Per capita income
$161,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
78.4%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
40
Housing units
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
2
9
5–9
4
9
10–14
4
4
15–19
2
23
35–44
10
6
45–54
2
12
60–64
5
11
65–74
4
5
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 40 | 33.3% |
| 18 and over | 80 | 66.7% |
| 65 and over | 22 | 18.3% |
| Median age | 40.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.6% | 44.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 36.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.4% | 17.8% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
56.9%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 56.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| Median income | $56,985 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
65.0%
$200k–$300k
12.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter occupied | 21.6% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 31.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 68.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.5% |
| 3 or more | 66.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.4% |
| Electricity | 13.7% |
| Wood | 7.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 39 | 76.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 12 | 23.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 17 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 29 | 56.9% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Married | 76.5% | 82.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
25.0%
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Associate's degree
28.8%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 22 | 78.6% |
| High school | 6 | 21.4% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.0%
Agriculture & mining
17.1%
Education & healthcare
17.1%
Professional & management
12.2%
Retail trade
9.8%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Wholesale trade
7.3%
Public administration
4.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.0% |
| Service | 4.9% |
| Sales & office | 7.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.0% |
| Production & transportation | 26.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 51.2% |
| Government | 19.5% |
| Self-employed | 29.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.2% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 26.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
Poverty
All people
4.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 56.9% |
| Retirement income | 13.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 22.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.3% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.7% |
| Public insurance | 32.5% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 112 | 93.3% |
| 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) | 120 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 116 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 109 | 90.8% |
| Foreign born | 4 | 3.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 17 | 14.2% |
| Arab | 7 | 5.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 6 | 5% |
| French | 3 | 2.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68816
What city is ZIP code 68816 in?
ZIP code 68816 is primarily assigned to Archer, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68816 in?
ZIP code 68816 falls within Merrick County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68816 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 68816 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 68816 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 68816 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68816?
The median home value in ZIP code 68816 is $161,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 68816?
ZIP code 68816 has an estimated population of 120 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68816 in?
ZIP code 68816 observes the CST timezone.