68936 ZIP Code — Edison, NE

Furnas County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68936 is located in Edison, Nebraska, within Furnas County. It covers approximately 86.55 square miles and serves a population of 218 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68936

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 $33,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,333. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 58% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 68936 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

218

population

86.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68936

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68922 Arapahoe (5.2 mi) 68967 Oxford (9 mi) 68948 Holbrook (12.3 mi) 68926 Beaver City (14.6 mi) 68927 Bertrand (16.9 mi) 68977 Stamford (17.2 mi) 69022 Cambridge (17.5 mi) 68966 Orleans (19.4 mi) 68937 Elwood (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	218
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	86.55 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	40.2997
Longitude	-99.7860
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	43.7%	44.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	47.9%	37.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	15.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

218

Population

People per sq mi

55.9

Median age

$58,333

Median household income

$25,230

Per capita income

$33,100

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

104

Housing units

6.8%

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	34	15.6%
18 and over	184	84.4%
65 and over	89	40.8%
Median age	55.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	218	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	44.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	47.9%	37.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	15.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 22.1%

$50k–$75k 44.2%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	22.1%
$50k–$75k	44.2%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
Median income	$58,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 70.4%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$1M+ 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$33,100
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	96.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	27.6%
1939 or earlier	37.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	52.8%
3 bedrooms	29.9%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.5%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	64.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.0%
Electricity	19.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Wood	21.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	71	68.3%
Cohabiting couple	1	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	15	14.4%
Households with children under 18	13	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	63.5%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	5.2%
Married	64.6%	76.0%
Separated	1.0%	6.3%
Widowed	0.0%	4.2%
Divorced	6.3%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 52.5%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.0%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	21.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	42.1%
High school	12	31.6%
College / grad school	2	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.4%

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Retail trade 10.8%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Professional & management 4.1%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 4.1%

Construction 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.2%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.9%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	17.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.3%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.8

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.7%
Retirement income	53.8%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.7%
Under 18	14.7%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.9%
Public insurance	56.4%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	215	98.6%
Spanish	2	0.9%
Other Indo-European	2	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	216	99.1%
Born in same state	216	99.1%
Born in different state	150	68.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	16.1%
Italian	31	14.2%
Arab	20	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3	1.4%
Dutch	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	76.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68936

What city is ZIP code 68936 in?

ZIP code 68936 is primarily assigned to Edison, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68936 in?

ZIP code 68936 falls within Furnas County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68936 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 68936 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68936 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 68936 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68936?

7% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 68936?

The median home value in ZIP code 68936 is $33,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 68936 in?

ZIP code 68936 observes the CST timezone.