68935 ZIP Code — Edgar, NE

Clay County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68935 is located in Edgar, Nebraska, within Clay County. It covers approximately 121.26 square miles and serves a population of 726 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68935

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 $86,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $50,156. 40% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

726

population

121.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68935 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68935

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68935. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edgar	Acceptable
Edgar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68938 Fairfield (8.5 mi) 68335 Davenport (9.9 mi) 68961 Nelson (10.2 mi) 68933 Clay Center (11.7 mi) 68934 Deweese (12.3 mi) 68436 Shickley (13.3 mi) 68957 Lawrence (15 mi) 68974 Ruskin (15.6 mi) 68326 Carleton (15.9 mi) 68979 Sutton (16.5 mi) 68941 Glenvil (18 mi) 68370 Hebron (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	726
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	121.26 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	40.3506
Longitude	-97.9573
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402/531

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	38.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	19.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

726

Population

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$50,156

Median household income

$24,422

Per capita income

$86,000

Median home value

$529

Median monthly rent

64.8%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

218

Housing units

27.5%

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	228	31.4%
18 and over	498	68.6%
65 and over	158	21.8%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	669	86.1%
Two or more races	56	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	51	6.6%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	38.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	19.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 26.4%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	26.4%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$50,156

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.2%

$50k–$100k 40.1%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,000
Median rent / month	$529
Owner occupied	64.8%
Renter occupied	35.2%
Vacant	13.1%
Single-family detached	91.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	39.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.0%
2 bedrooms	14.0%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.2%
Electricity	46.2%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	145	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	11	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	68	24.9%
Households with children under 18	80	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	37.7%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	15.4%
Married	57.9%	57.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	10.0%
Divorced	14.3%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.3%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	18.6%
Kindergarten	10	4.2%
Elementary school	116	48.9%
High school	37	15.6%
College / grad school	30	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.0%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Retail trade 14.3%

Other services 11.9%

Construction 7.5%

Wholesale trade 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Public administration 4.4%

Professional & management 4.1%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Information 0.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.8%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	16.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	14.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	675	93.0%
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)	726	100.0%
Born in same state	723	99.6%
Born in different state	588	81.0%
Foreign born	3	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	67	9.2%
Italian	52	7.2%
Arab	23	3.2%
Dutch	15	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	1.5%
English	10	1.4%
German	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68935

What city is ZIP code 68935 in?

ZIP code 68935 is primarily assigned to Edgar, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68935 in?

ZIP code 68935 falls within Clay County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68935 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 68935 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 68935 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 68935 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68935?

The median home value in ZIP code 68935 is $86,000.

Does ZIP code 68935 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 68935 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 68935 in?

ZIP code 68935 observes the CST timezone.