68928 ZIP Code — Bladen, NE

Webster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68928 is located in Bladen, Nebraska, within Webster County. It covers approximately 108.01 square miles and serves a population of 346 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68928

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 $65,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,071. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 49% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68928 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

346

population

108.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68928 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68928

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68928. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bladen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68932 Campbell (8.5 mi) 68930 Blue Hill (11.8 mi) 68950 Holstein (11.9 mi) 68973 Roseland (11.9 mi) 68970 Red Cloud (14 mi) 68925 Ayr (14.2 mi) 68981 Upland (15.2 mi) 68972 Riverton (15.4 mi) 68939 Franklin (16.6 mi) 68942 Guide Rock (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	346
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	108.01 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.2707
Longitude	-98.6112
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	43.5%	47.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	33.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	14.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

346

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$61,071

Median household income

$31,541

Per capita income

$65,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.4%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

178

Housing units

28.5%

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	86	24.9%
18 and over	260	75.1%
65 and over	88	25.4%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	334	95.2%
Two or more races	7	2%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.4%
Other race	5	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	47.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	33.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	14.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.1%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 35.5%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	35.5%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$61,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.7%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.4%
Renter occupied	4.6%
Vacant	17.8%
Single-family detached	96.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	2.7%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	50.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	34.1%
4 bedrooms	29.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	13.8%
2 vehicles	27.0%
3 or more	57.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.1%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	34	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	23	15.1%
Households with children under 18	37	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	61	40.1%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.4%	18.6%
Married	70.4%	64.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.0%	9.0%
Divorced	3.2%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 44.3%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 24.4%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	13.7%
Kindergarten	12	16.4%
Elementary school	35	47.9%
High school	12	16.4%
College / grad school	4	5.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Agriculture & mining 22.4%

Retail trade 8.6%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 5.3%

Construction 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Professional & management 2.0%

Information 1.3%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.2%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.1%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	18.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	17.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 1.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.2%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	21.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.0%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	318	91.9%
Spanish	2	0.6%
Other Indo-European	2	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	346	100.0%
Born in same state	344	99.4%
Born in different state	300	86.7%
Foreign born	2	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	9.2%
French	17	4.9%
Arab	14	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	4	1.2%
English	3	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68928

What city is ZIP code 68928 in?

ZIP code 68928 is primarily assigned to Bladen, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68928 in?

ZIP code 68928 falls within Webster County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68928 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 68928 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68928 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 68928 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68928 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 68928 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68928?

The median home value in ZIP code 68928 is $65,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68928 in?

ZIP code 68928 observes the CST timezone.