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Antelope County
Brunswick, NE
68720
68720 ZIP Code — Brunswick, NE
Antelope County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68720 is located in
Brunswick ,
Nebraska ,
within Antelope County .
It covers approximately 65.73 square miles and serves a population of
228 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 402 .
About ZIP code 68720
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 $99,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $92,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 55% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 68720 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
228
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
65.73 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
42.3501
Longitude
-97.9901
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
402
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.0%
46.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
35.2%
36.5%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
15.1%
22.0%
Over $200k
10.9%
1.8%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$92,750
Median household income
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 41 18.0% 18 and over 187 82.0% 65 and over 74 32.5% Median age 50.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.9%
Group Count % White 214 92.2% Two or more races 8 3.4% Hispanic or Latino 4 1.7% Other race 4 1.7% Black or African American 2 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.0%
46.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
35.2%
36.5%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
15.1%
22.0%
Over $200k
10.9%
1.8%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.1% $10k–$15k 2.1% $15k–$25k 14.4% $25k–$35k 4.1% $35k–$50k 2.1% $50k–$75k 22.7% $75k–$100k 12.4% $100k–$150k 26.8% $150k–$200k 3.1% $200k+ 10.3% Median income $92,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,200 Median rent / month $675 Owner occupied 83.5% Renter occupied 16.5% Vacant 7.6% Single-family detached 94.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.8% Median rooms 7.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.9% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 5.7% 1980–1989 10.5% 1970–1979 20.0% 1960–1969 7.6% 1950–1959 16.2% 1940–1949 16.2% 1939 or earlier 21.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 25.7% 3 bedrooms 49.5% 4 bedrooms 3.8% 5+ bedrooms 20.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 19.6% 2 vehicles 29.9% 3 or more 50.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 24.7% Propane / LP gas 59.8% Fuel oil 2.1% Wood 9.3% No fuel used 2.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 60 61.9% Cohabiting couple 3 3.1% Male householder, no spouse 29 29.9% Female householder, no spouse 5 5.2% Households with children under 18 16 16.5% Households with seniors (65+) 52 53.6% Average household size 2.35
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.6% 15.4% Married 54.0% 80.8% Separated 2.7% 0.0% Widowed 12.4% 2.6% Divorced 12.4% 1.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.8%
Graduate / professional
3.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.1% Bachelor's or higher 20.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 9.5% Kindergarten 2 4.8% Elementary school 16 38.1% High school 8 19.0% College / grad school 12 28.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
24.6%
Education & healthcare
12.7%
Transportation & utilities
11.1%
Finance & real estate
10.3%
Public administration
3.2%
Professional & management
2.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 48.4% Service 4.8% Sales & office 22.2% Natural resources & construction 13.5% Production & transportation 11.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.4% Government 3.2% Self-employed 25.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.1% Carpool 4.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.2% Work from home 8.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 14.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.6% Retirement income 15.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 2.1% Food stamps / SNAP 2.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.6% High blood pressure 36.4% High cholesterol 35.0% Diabetes 11.1% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 8.1% Arthritis 27.8% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 6.9% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.8% Binge drinking 21.4% No physical activity 24.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 26.8% Depression 16.6% Fair or poor health 12.7% Poor mental health 11.1% Poor physical health 9.7% No health insurance 12.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.4% Visited dentist 63.4% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 11.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 15 8.0%
Disability % Any disability 13.6% Under 18 2.4% 18–64 years 12.4% 65 and over 21.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.9% Public insurance 42.5% No insurance 4.8% Uninsured under 19 8.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 219 96.1% 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) 228 100.0% Born in same state 228 100.0% Born in different state 211 92.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 22 9.6% Arab 15 6.6% Polish 8 3.5%
Ancestry Count % French 7 3.1% Dutch 6 2.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.5% Internet access 80.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68720
What city is ZIP code 68720 in?
ZIP code 68720 is primarily assigned to Brunswick, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68720 in?
ZIP code 68720 falls within Antelope County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68720 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 68720 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 68720 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 68720 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 68720 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 68720 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68720?
The median home value in ZIP code 68720 is $99,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 68720 in?
ZIP code 68720 observes the CST timezone.
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