68726 ZIP Code — Clearwater, NE

Antelope County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68726 is located in Clearwater, Nebraska, within Antelope County. It covers approximately 130.78 square miles and serves a population of 680 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68726

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 $98,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $62,209. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

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 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68726 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

680
population
130.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68726 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68726

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City Status
Clearwater Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68761 Oakdale (12.1 mi) 68756 Neligh (13.2 mi) 68636 Elgin (13.9 mi) 68735 Ewing (14.3 mi) 68720 Brunswick (18.5 mi) 68781 Tilden (18.7 mi) 68764 Orchard (19.1 mi) 68652 Petersburg (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 680
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 003
Geography
Land area 130.78 sq mi
Water area 0.34 sq mi
Latitude 42.1324
Longitude -98.2014
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 41.0% 46.6% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 45.6% 36.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 13.4% 15.1% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.8% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

680
Population
5
People per sq mi
45.1
Median age
$62,209
Median household income
$36,373
Per capita income
$98,800
Median home value
$852
Median monthly rent
58.4%
Home ownership
18.0%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
229
Housing units
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
15
11
5–9
11
28
10–14
25
30
15–19
27
8
20–24
8
54
25–34
50
28
35–44
26
38
45–54
35
33
55–59
31
39
60–64
37
28
65–74
25
33
75–84
30
7
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815322.5%
18 and over52777.5%
65 and over13019.1%
Median age45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Other race 3.4%
GroupCount%
White65693.2%
Hispanic or Latino243.4%
Other race243.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.0% 46.6% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 45.6% 36.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 13.4% 15.1% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.8% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.8%
$10k–$15k 5.6%
$15k–$25k 10.5%
$25k–$35k 4.2%
$35k–$50k 7.0%
$50k–$75k 30.4%
$75k–$100k 9.4%
$100k–$150k 21.7%
$150k–$200k 4.5%
$200k+ 2.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.8%
$10k–$15k5.6%
$15k–$25k10.5%
$25k–$35k4.2%
$35k–$50k7.0%
$50k–$75k30.4%
$75k–$100k9.4%
$100k–$150k21.7%
$150k–$200k4.5%
$200k+2.8%
Median income$62,209

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.0%
$50k–$100k 32.9%
$100k–$150k 24.6%
$150k–$200k 11.4%
$200k–$300k 7.8%
$300k–$500k 5.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$98,800
Median rent / month$852
Owner occupied58.4%
Renter occupied41.6%
Vacant17.8%
Single-family detached97.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.6%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)2.18

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.4%
2000–20092.9%
1990–19996.3%
1980–198912.1%
1970–197917.5%
1960–19699.5%
1950–195911.5%
1940–19494.3%
1939 or earlier32.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.3%
1 bedroom3.2%
2 bedrooms22.7%
3 bedrooms39.9%
4 bedrooms29.6%
5+ bedrooms4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.7%
1 vehicle11.5%
2 vehicles25.5%
3 or more61.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas45.5%
Electricity15.0%
Propane / LP gas38.8%
Wood0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16357.0%
Cohabiting couple4716.4%
Male householder, no spouse3211.2%
Female householder, no spouse4415.4%
Households with children under 186522.7%
Households with seniors (65+)9332.5%
Average household size2.38

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.6%6.2%
Married56.1%58.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%9.5%
Divorced13.3%25.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%
Some HS, no diploma 2.2%
HS graduate 35.9%
Some college, no degree 34.7%
Associate's degree 12.4%
Bachelor's degree 11.8%
Graduate / professional 2.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.0%
Bachelor's or higher14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool21.5%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school7354.1%
High school4734.8%
College / grad school139.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.7%
Education & healthcare 14.7%
Construction 11.8%
Retail trade 9.5%
Finance & real estate 7.6%
Public administration 7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%
Other services 4.7%
Manufacturing 4.0%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Professional & management 1.7%
Information 1.2%
Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.6%
Service16.1%
Sales & office20.8%
Natural resources & construction25.5%
Production & transportation4.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.1%
Government8.5%
Self-employed10.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.8%
Carpool3.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk19.5%
Work from home3.1%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)13.5

Poverty

All people 18.0%
Under 18 years 22.0%
18 and over 17.1%
Married-couple families 1.2%
Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.4%
Retirement income13.6%
Supplemental Security2.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.1%
High blood pressure33.9%
High cholesterol33.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma8.2%
Arthritis25.7%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.5%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.2%
Binge drinking22.7%
No physical activity24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.3%
Depression16.9%
Fair or poor health12.5%
Poor mental health11.6%
Poor physical health9.4%
No health insurance14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.6%
Visited dentist61.9%
Cholesterol screening87.6%
Teeth loss11.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans417.8%
Disability%
Any disability8.5%
Under 186.5%
18–64 years5.8%
65 and over19.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance84.9%
Public insurance24.1%
No insurance6.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only64995.4%
Spanish172.6%
Other Indo-European121.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)66397.5%
Born in same state65896.8%
Born in different state58085.3%
Foreign born50.7%
Naturalized citizen172.5%
Not a US citizen423.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian12818.8%
French365.3%
Polish324.7%
Dutch111.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab101.5%
German71%
English50.7%
Norwegian20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.1%
Internet access88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68726

What city is ZIP code 68726 in?

ZIP code 68726 is primarily assigned to Clearwater, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68726 in?

ZIP code 68726 falls within Antelope County, Nebraska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68726?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68726?

18% of residents in ZIP code 68726 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68726?

The median home value in ZIP code 68726 is $98,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 68726?

ZIP code 68726 has an estimated population of 680 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68726 in?

ZIP code 68726 observes the CST timezone.

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