68927 ZIP Code — Bertrand, NE

Phelps County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68927 is located in Bertrand, Nebraska, within Phelps County. It covers approximately 151.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,133 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68927

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 $169,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,556. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68927 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,133
population
151.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68927 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68927

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68927. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Bertrand Acceptable
Bertrand Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68958 Loomis (7.5 mi) 68937 Elwood (12.1 mi) 68949 Holdrege (15.3 mi) 68936 Edison (16.9 mi) 68863 Overton (18.2 mi) 68967 Oxford (18.7 mi) 68922 Arapahoe (19 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,133
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 137
Geography
Land area 151.10 sq mi
Water area 0.22 sq mi
Latitude 40.5186
Longitude -99.6429
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 41.5% 42.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 37.6% 32.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 19.2% 22.5% 22.0%
Over $200k 1.8% 2.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,133
Population
7
People per sq mi
45.8
Median age
$65,556
Median household income
$33,286
Per capita income
$169,700
Median home value
$796
Median monthly rent
82.1%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
446
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
36
Under 5
32
28
5–9
25
47
10–14
42
57
15–19
51
18
20–24
17
54
25–34
49
52
35–44
46
81
45–54
73
57
55–59
52
33
60–64
29
91
65–74
81
30
75–84
26
14
85+
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1829325.9%
18 and over84074.1%
65 and over25422.4%
Median age45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%
Two or more races 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Other race 0.8%
Black or African American 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,09495.2%
Two or more races262.3%
Hispanic or Latino161.4%
Other race90.8%
Black or African American40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.5% 42.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 37.6% 32.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 19.2% 22.5% 22.0%
Over $200k 1.8% 2.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 1.1%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 15.3%
$25k–$35k 4.4%
$35k–$50k 16.8%
$50k–$75k 15.3%
$75k–$100k 13.3%
$100k–$150k 27.1%
$150k–$200k 1.5%
$200k+ 2.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.1%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k15.3%
$25k–$35k4.4%
$35k–$50k16.8%
$50k–$75k15.3%
$75k–$100k13.3%
$100k–$150k27.1%
$150k–$200k1.5%
$200k+2.2%
Median income$65,556

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%
$50k–$100k 17.8%
$100k–$150k 14.1%
$150k–$200k 21.8%
$200k–$300k 20.7%
$300k–$500k 3.5%
$500k–$1M 10.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$169,700
Median rent / month$796
Owner occupied82.1%
Renter occupied17.9%
Vacant13.3%
Single-family detached93.9%
Large apartment buildings0.4%
Mobile homes3.4%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)2.22

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.4%
2000–20091.1%
1990–19996.4%
1980–19896.8%
1970–197919.3%
1960–196913.6%
1950–19597.0%
1940–19494.0%
1939 or earlier41.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.9%
2 bedrooms31.6%
3 bedrooms29.7%
4 bedrooms19.9%
5+ bedrooms16.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.3%
1 vehicle16.6%
2 vehicles30.1%
3 or more52.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas49.1%
Electricity41.0%
Propane / LP gas7.6%
Fuel oil0.2%
Wood1.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family31167.9%
Cohabiting couple163.5%
Male householder, no spouse7315.9%
Female householder, no spouse5812.7%
Households with children under 1811424.9%
Households with seniors (65+)16936.9%
Average household size2.43

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.2%14.1%
Married63.0%71.5%
Separated0.0%0.2%
Widowed5.8%9.1%
Divorced7.0%5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%
Some HS, no diploma 4.2%
HS graduate 25.4%
Some college, no degree 30.8%
Associate's degree 15.3%
Bachelor's degree 17.6%
Graduate / professional 5.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.9%
Bachelor's or higher23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool289.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school13443.9%
High school10333.8%
College / grad school4013.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%
Agriculture & mining 23.1%
Manufacturing 13.3%
Construction 6.7%
Retail trade 6.5%
Wholesale trade 5.4%
Finance & real estate 4.6%
Transportation & utilities 4.2%
Professional & management 4.2%
Public administration 3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%
Other services 2.1%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.8%
Service15.8%
Sales & office19.8%
Natural resources & construction18.3%
Production & transportation17.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.8%
Government11.3%
Self-employed5.4%
Unpaid family workers3.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.4%
Carpool11.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.5%
Work from home8.8%
Other means1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)17.2

Poverty

All people 11.0%
Under 18 years 8.6%
18 and over 11.9%
Married-couple families 14.5%
Female-led households 54.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.8%
Retirement income17.2%
Supplemental Security1.1%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP7.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.0%
High blood pressure34.7%
High cholesterol35.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma8.1%
Arthritis28.2%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer8.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.2%
Binge drinking19.4%
No physical activity23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.6%
Depression15.9%
Fair or poor health11.5%
Poor mental health10.6%
Poor physical health9.1%
No health insurance12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.7%
Visited dentist68.9%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss10.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans516.1%
Disability%
Any disability7.5%
Under 181.4%
18–64 years5.5%
65 and over20.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.5%
Public insurance32.7%
No insurance5.5%
Uninsured under 194.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,06594.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,12299.0%
Born in same state1,12299.0%
Born in different state94883.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen111.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French1079.4%
Italian756.6%
Arab524.6%
AncestryCount%
Dutch272.4%
English121.1%
Polish60.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.4%
Internet access92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68927

What city is ZIP code 68927 in?

ZIP code 68927 is primarily assigned to Bertrand, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68927 in?

ZIP code 68927 falls within Phelps County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68927 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 68927 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68927 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 68927 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68927?

The median home value in ZIP code 68927 is $169,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 68927?

ZIP code 68927 has an estimated population of 1,133 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68927 in?

ZIP code 68927 observes the CST timezone.

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