68713 ZIP Code — Atkinson, NE

Holt County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68713 is located in Atkinson, Nebraska, within Holt County. It covers approximately 592.45 square miles and serves a population of 2,286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68713

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $67,083. 40% 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 12 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,286

population

592.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68713 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68713

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68713. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Atkinson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68780 Stuart (8.5 mi) 68763 Oneill (19.5 mi) 68755 Naper (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,286
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	592.45 sq mi
Water area	1.58 sq mi
Latitude	42.6228
Longitude	-98.9853
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402/531

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	39.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	40.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	17.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,286

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$67,083

Median household income

$33,894

Per capita income

$166,700

Median home value

$706

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

912

Housing units

31.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

124

25–34

117

114

35–44

107

121

45–54

114

55–59

107

60–64

158

65–74

148

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	541	23.7%
18 and over	1,745	76.3%
65 and over	522	22.8%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1%

Two or more races 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,230	96%
Hispanic or Latino	38	1.6%
Other race	23	1%
Two or more races	15	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.5%
Asian	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	39.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	40.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	17.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$67,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 16.3%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,700
Median rent / month	$706
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	14.9%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	21.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	10.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	42.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.0%
Electricity	40.5%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	550	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	23	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	159	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	185	20.2%
Households with children under 18	224	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	367	40.0%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	16.4%
Married	67.9%	64.6%
Separated	0.4%	1.3%
Widowed	2.3%	10.8%
Divorced	7.3%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 27.6%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 19.3%

Bachelor's degree 26.3%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	31.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	10.8%
Kindergarten	18	3.6%
Elementary school	281	56.4%
High school	85	17.1%
College / grad school	60	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.4%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Retail trade 12.1%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Other services 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Construction 4.9%

Professional & management 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.8%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	16.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.7%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.4

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 2.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	13.2%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	15.1%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	10.3%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.9%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,110	92.3%
Spanish	75	3.6%
Other Indo-European	75	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,197	96.1%
Born in same state	2,186	95.6%
Born in different state	1,872	81.9%
Foreign born	11	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	89	3.9%
Not a US citizen	2	2.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	256	11.2%
French	131	5.7%
Arab	111	4.9%
Dutch	26	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.8%
Polish	7	0.3%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68713

What city is ZIP code 68713 in?

ZIP code 68713 is primarily assigned to Atkinson, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68713 in?

ZIP code 68713 falls within Holt County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68713 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 68713 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68713?

The median home value in ZIP code 68713 is $166,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 68713?

ZIP code 68713 has an estimated population of 2,286 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68713?

The median household income in ZIP code 68713 is $67,083, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68713 in?

ZIP code 68713 observes the CST timezone.