68724 ZIP Code — Center, NE

Knox County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68724 is located in Center, Nebraska, within Knox County. It covers approximately 42.24 square miles and serves a population of 285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68724

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 $61,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,750. Poverty affects 54% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 68724 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

285
population
42.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68724 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68724

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68724. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Center Acceptable
Center Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68729 Creighton (8.2 mi) 68718 Bloomfield (11.1 mi) 68760 Niobrara (12.1 mi) 68783 Verdigre (13.4 mi) 57062 Springfield (16.3 mi) 68786 Wausa (17.2 mi) 68730 Crofton (18 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 285
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 42.24 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 42.6254
Longitude -97.8670
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 83.3% 44.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 16.7% 37.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 14.7% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

285
Population
7
People per sq mi
23.7
Median age
$53,750
Median household income
$18,568
Per capita income
$61,700
Median home value
$775
Median monthly rent
81.3%
Home ownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
Unemployment
79
Housing units
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
14
Under 5
16
5
5–9
5
5
10–14
6
17
15–19
20
28
20–24
32
17
25–34
20
9
35–44
11
17
45–54
19
2
55–59
2
7
60–64
9
8
65–74
10
3
75–84
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185619.6%
18 and over22980.4%
65 and over248.4%
Median age23.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.5%
Black or African American 0.4%
GroupCount%
White22077.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native6422.5%
Black or African American10.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 83.3% 44.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 16.7% 37.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 14.7% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 5.2%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 4.7%
$25k–$35k 23.4%
$35k–$50k 10.9%
$50k–$75k 28.1%
$75k–$100k 10.9%
$100k–$150k 6.3%
$150k–$200k 9.4%
$200k+ 3.1%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k4.7%
$25k–$35k23.4%
$35k–$50k10.9%
$50k–$75k28.1%
$75k–$100k10.9%
$100k–$150k6.3%
$150k–$200k9.4%
$200k+3.1%
Median income$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.4%
$50k–$100k 28.8%
$100k–$150k 7.7%
$150k–$200k 3.8%
$200k–$300k 7.7%
$300k–$500k 3.8%
$500k–$1M 5.8%
$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$61,700
Median rent / month$775
Owner occupied81.3%
Renter occupied18.8%
Vacant29.7%
Single-family detached93.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.6%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)4.00

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.2%
2000–20095.5%
1990–19995.5%
1980–19894.4%
1970–19796.6%
1960–19692.2%
1950–19599.9%
1940–19499.9%
1939 or earlier53.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom12.1%
2 bedrooms27.5%
3 bedrooms31.9%
4 bedrooms15.4%
5+ bedrooms13.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle6.3%
2 vehicles34.4%
3 or more59.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.6%
Electricity40.6%
Propane / LP gas42.2%
Wood15.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3960.9%
Cohabiting couple46.3%
Male householder, no spouse914.1%
Female householder, no spouse1218.8%
Households with children under 182437.5%
Households with seniors (65+)1929.7%
Average household size4.31

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married45.7%44.2%
Married41.9%41.1%
Separated1.0%0.8%
Widowed6.7%2.3%
Divorced4.8%11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%
Some HS, no diploma 13.1%
HS graduate 44.5%
Some college, no degree 10.9%
Associate's degree 17.5%
Bachelor's degree 8.0%
Graduate / professional 1.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher82.5%
Bachelor's or higher9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool36.8%
Kindergarten36.8%
Elementary school1636.4%
High school1840.9%
College / grad school49.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 16.5%
Agriculture & mining 13.5%
Manufacturing 13.5%
Retail trade 12.8%
Education & healthcare 12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%
Wholesale trade 6.8%
Public administration 6.0%
Professional & management 5.3%
Information 1.5%
Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.1%
Service21.8%
Sales & office24.1%
Natural resources & construction15.8%
Production & transportation11.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector57.9%
Government24.1%
Self-employed18.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.9%
Carpool15.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.8%
Work from home1.5%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)15.7

Poverty

All people 54.3%
Under 18 years 58.9%
18 and over 53.2%
Married-couple families 35.9%
Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.6%
Retirement income1.6%
Supplemental Security9.4%
Cash public assistance3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP29.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.3%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol34.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma8.1%
Arthritis27.9%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.2%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.6%
Binge drinking19.5%
No physical activity25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.8%
Depression15.4%
Fair or poor health13.8%
Poor mental health10.9%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.3%
Visited dentist64.8%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss12.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans31.3%
Disability%
Any disability6.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years3.6%
65 and over45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance29.3%
Public insurance49.6%
No insurance25.4%
Uninsured under 1919.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only25589.5%
Spanish10.4%
Other Indo-European10.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)28098.2%
Born in same state28098.2%
Born in different state17360.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen51.8%
Not a US citizen240.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian207%
French144.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab62.1%
Polish20.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access22.5%
Internet access92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68724

What city is ZIP code 68724 in?

ZIP code 68724 is primarily assigned to Center, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68724 in?

ZIP code 68724 falls within Knox County, Nebraska.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68724?

54% of residents in ZIP code 68724 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68724?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 68724 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 68724 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68724?

The median home value in ZIP code 68724 is $61,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 68724 in?

ZIP code 68724 observes the CST timezone.

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