68828 ZIP Code — Comstock, NE
Custer County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68828 is located in Comstock, Nebraska, within Custer County. It covers approximately 80.73 square miles and serves a population of 191 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
191
population
80.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68828 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68828
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Comstock | Acceptable |
| Comstock | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68874 Sargent (9 mi)
68815 Arcadia (14.1 mi)
68822 Broken Bow (14.3 mi)
68814 Ansley (15.3 mi)
68862 Ord (17.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 191 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 80.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5460 |
| Longitude | -99.3277 |
| 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 | 40.4% | 46.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.0% | 32.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.7% | 16.4% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
191
Population
2
People per sq mi
59.0
Median age
$46,333
Median household income
$30,676
Per capita income
$89,600
Median home value
$1,438
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
133
Housing units
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
1
3
15–19
1
10
20–24
6
5
25–34
3
16
35–44
10
11
45–54
7
13
55–59
7
9
60–64
6
35
65–74
21
9
75–84
6
6
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8 | 4.2% |
| 18 and over | 183 | 95.8% |
| 65 and over | 80 | 41.9% |
| Median age | 59.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 191 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.4% | 46.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.0% | 32.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.7% | 16.4% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
12.9%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
12.1%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
23.3%
$50k–$75k
27.6%
$75k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 12.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 23.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 1.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| Median income | $46,333 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
30.5%
$50k–$100k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k–$300k
18.9%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,438 |
| Owner occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter occupied | 18.1% |
| Vacant | 24.7% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 64.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.6% |
| 3 or more | 25.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.0% |
| Electricity | 20.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 37.9% |
| Wood | 13.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 39 | 33.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 15 | 12.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 46 | 39.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 16 | 13.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 9.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 58 | 50.0% |
| Average household size | 1.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.0% | 9.9% |
| Married | 33.6% | 53.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 41.4% | 31.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
48.5%
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Associate's degree
5.4%
Bachelor's degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
1.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 4 | 16.0% |
| College / grad school | 21 | 84.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
78.6%
Retail trade
6.0%
Education & healthcare
5.1%
Other services
3.4%
Public administration
2.6%
Construction
1.7%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Manufacturing
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 73.5% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 8.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.7% |
| Production & transportation | 4.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 40.2% |
| Government | 7.7% |
| Self-employed | 52.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.2% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 11.1% |
| Work from home | 11.1% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.6 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
15.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.5% |
| Retirement income | 5.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 38.7% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Depression | 15.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 10.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 28 | 15.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 25.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 and over | 55.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.4% |
| Public insurance | 46.1% |
| No insurance | 11.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 37.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 187 | 97.9% |
| 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) | 190 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 190 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 145 | 75.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 16 | 8.4% |
| Arab | 13 | 6.8% |
| French | 11 | 5.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 1 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 60.7% |
| Internet access | 79.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68828
What city is ZIP code 68828 in?
ZIP code 68828 is primarily assigned to Comstock, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68828 in?
ZIP code 68828 falls within Custer County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68828 have an older population?
42% of residents in ZIP code 68828 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 68828 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 68828 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 68828 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 68828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68828?
15% of residents in ZIP code 68828 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 68828 in?
ZIP code 68828 observes the CST timezone.