68622 ZIP Code — Bartlett, NE

Wheeler County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68622 is located in Bartlett, Nebraska, within Wheeler County. It covers approximately 304.26 square miles and serves a population of 367 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68622

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 $135,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $75,625. 42% 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 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

367

population

304.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68622 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68622

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68622. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bartlett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68637 Ericson (4.7 mi) 68665 Spalding (12.9 mi) 68842 Greeley (16.6 mi) 68735 Ewing (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	367
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	304.26 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.8490
Longitude	-98.5573
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	39.7%	52.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	12.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.9%	3.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

367

Population

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$75,625

Median household income

$37,249

Per capita income

$135,900

Median home value

$394

Median monthly rent

74.5%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

132

Housing units

29.7%

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	85	23.2%
18 and over	282	76.8%
65 and over	122	33.2%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Two or more races 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	359	95.7%
Hispanic or Latino	8	2.1%
Two or more races	8	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	52.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	12.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.9%	3.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$75,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.8%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,900
Median rent / month	$394
Owner occupied	74.5%
Renter occupied	25.5%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	27.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	43.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	61.1%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	35	23.5%
Households with children under 18	27	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	57.7%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	8.7%
Married	71.5%	72.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	11.3%
Divorced	4.4%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 22.9%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	29.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	12.2%
Kindergarten	5	6.8%
Elementary school	18	24.3%
High school	11	14.9%
College / grad school	31	41.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 42.3%

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Construction 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Public administration 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Retail trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.1%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	6.3%
Natural resources & construction	24.3%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.1%
Government	25.9%
Self-employed	24.9%
Unpaid family workers	2.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.9%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	17.5%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.4

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 28.2%

18 and over 2.8%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	10.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.3%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	26.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	310	84.5%
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)	367	100.0%
Born in same state	367	100.0%
Born in different state	296	80.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	83	22.6%
Polish	39	10.6%
French	16	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	1.4%
Dutch	2	0.5%
Arab	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68622

What city is ZIP code 68622 in?

ZIP code 68622 is primarily assigned to Bartlett, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68622 in?

ZIP code 68622 falls within Wheeler County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68622 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 68622 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68622 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 68622 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68622?

The median home value in ZIP code 68622 is $135,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 68622?

ZIP code 68622 has an estimated population of 367 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68622 in?

ZIP code 68622 observes the CST timezone.