68636 ZIP Code — Elgin, NE

Antelope County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68636 is located in Elgin, Nebraska, within Antelope County. It covers approximately 206.08 square miles and serves a population of 1,146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68636

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 $98,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,984. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 41% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68636 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,146

population

206.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68636 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68636

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68636. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elgin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68652 Petersburg (6.2 mi) 68761 Oakdale (10.3 mi) 68620 Albion (12.8 mi) 68726 Clearwater (13.9 mi) 68781 Tilden (15.3 mi) 68756 Neligh (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,146
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	206.08 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.9374
Longitude	-98.1328
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	39.0%	46.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	36.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	15.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,146

Population

People per sq mi

52.9

Median age

$68,984

Median household income

$37,811

Per capita income

$98,000

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

500

Housing units

29.2%

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	218	19.0%
18 and over	928	81.0%
65 and over	321	28.0%
Median age	52.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,142	99.7%
Two or more races	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	46.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	36.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	15.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 16.0%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	16.0%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$68,984

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.9%

$50k–$100k 31.2%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 14.0%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,000
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	96.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	36.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	35.3%
3 bedrooms	30.0%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	11.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	22.4%
3 or more	46.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.6%
Electricity	14.1%
Propane / LP gas	28.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	291	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	28	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	86	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	157	27.9%
Households with children under 18	92	16.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	234	41.6%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	12.3%
Married	69.9%	56.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	1.2%	22.4%
Divorced	6.3%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	14.3%
Kindergarten	25	13.7%
Elementary school	83	45.6%
High school	9	4.9%
College / grad school	39	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 28.3%

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Professional & management 11.9%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Other services 4.3%

Construction 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Retail trade 2.3%

Information 1.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.4%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.5%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	21.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 58.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.1%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	22.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.6%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,049	91.5%
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)	1,144	99.8%
Born in same state	1,144	99.8%
Born in different state	995	86.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	238	20.8%
Arab	57	5%
French	45	3.9%
Polish	18	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	11	1%
German	3	0.3%
English	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.0%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68636

What city is ZIP code 68636 in?

ZIP code 68636 is primarily assigned to Elgin, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68636 in?

ZIP code 68636 falls within Antelope County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68636 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 68636 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68636 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 68636 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68636?

The median home value in ZIP code 68636 is $98,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 68636?

ZIP code 68636 has an estimated population of 1,146 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68636 in?

ZIP code 68636 observes the CST timezone.