68715 ZIP Code — Battle Creek, NE
Madison County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68715 is located in Battle Creek, Nebraska, within Madison County. It covers approximately 51.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,792 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68715
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 $191,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $90,655.
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 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,792
population
51.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68715 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68715
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68715. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Battle Creek | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68752 Meadow Grove (6 mi)
68701 Norfolk (8.8 mi)
68748 Madison (11.4 mi)
68767 Pierce (13.9 mi)
68781 Tilden (13.9 mi)
68758 Newman Grove (17.7 mi)
68644 Lindsay (19.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,792 |
| Population density | 35 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 51.36 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9774 |
| Longitude | -97.6016 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.4% | 47.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.1% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.9% | 17.5% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
1,792
Population
35
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$90,655
Median household income
$31,556
Per capita income
$191,400
Median home value
$894
Median monthly rent
88.9%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
0.6%
Unemployment
575
Housing units
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
64
Under 5
64
74
5–9
75
68
10–14
68
101
15–19
101
32
20–24
33
76
25–34
76
152
35–44
154
126
45–54
126
59
55–59
60
26
60–64
27
62
65–74
63
32
75–84
32
20
85+
21
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 539 | 30.1% |
| 18 and over | 1,253 | 69.9% |
| 65 and over | 230 | 12.8% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.5%
Two or more races
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.4%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,744 | 96.5% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.4% | 47.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.1% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.9% | 17.5% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
12.5%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
29.5%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $90,655 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
24.9%
$200k–$300k
30.4%
$300k–$500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,400 |
| Median rent / month | $894 |
| Owner occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter occupied | 11.1% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 83.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.1% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.02 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 48.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.4% |
| Electricity | 27.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.6% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 371 | 62.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 81 | 13.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 59 | 9.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 82 | 13.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 247 | 41.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 136 | 22.9% |
| Average household size | 2.95 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.3% | 28.0% |
| Married | 55.6% | 53.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
0.9%
HS graduate
28.1%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
26.7%
Bachelor's degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 73 | 13.2% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 213 | 38.5% |
| High school | 94 | 17.0% |
| College / grad school | 140 | 25.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Manufacturing
17.2%
Retail trade
11.8%
Transportation & utilities
10.0%
Wholesale trade
9.2%
Public administration
7.7%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Professional & management
4.2%
Construction
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.0%
Other services
1.5%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.3% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.9% |
| Production & transportation | 20.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.7% |
| Government | 18.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.1% |
| Carpool | 4.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 3.9% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
5.5%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.7% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 11.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 69 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 27.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.0% |
| Public insurance | 19.7% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,664 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 5 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,779 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 1,775 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 1,542 | 86.0% |
| Foreign born | 4 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 10 | 76.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 156 | 8.7% |
| Italian | 153 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 61 | 3.4% |
| Dutch | 58 | 3.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 50 | 2.8% |
| English | 26 | 1.5% |
| German | 4 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.1% |
| Internet access | 91.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68715
What city is ZIP code 68715 in?
ZIP code 68715 is primarily assigned to Battle Creek, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68715 in?
ZIP code 68715 falls within Madison County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68715 family-oriented?
30% of residents in ZIP code 68715 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 68715 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 68715 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68715?
The median home value in ZIP code 68715 is $191,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 68715?
ZIP code 68715 has an estimated population of 1,792 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68715 in?
ZIP code 68715 observes the CST timezone.