68355 ZIP Code — Falls City, NE
Richardson County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68355 is located in Falls City, Nebraska, within Richardson County. It covers approximately 154.51 square miles and serves a population of 4,864 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68355
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 $94,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $45,135. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,864
population
154.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68355 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68355
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Falls City | Acceptable |
| Falls City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68431 Rulo (6.7 mi)
64437 Craig (7.1 mi)
68457 Verdon (10.3 mi)
68437 Shubert (10.7 mi)
68442 Stella (13.3 mi)
68414 Nemaha (14.5 mi)
64446 Fairfax (15.8 mi)
68337 Dawson (16.3 mi)
66515 Morrill (16.3 mi)
64470 Mound City (17.1 mi)
66094 White Cloud (18 mi)
64451 Forest City (18.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,864 |
| Population density | 31 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 147 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 154.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.99 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1310 |
| Longitude | -95.5323 |
| 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 | 64.3% | 57.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.6% | 26.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.3% | 12.9% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
4,864
Population
31
People per sq mi
43.2
Median age
$45,135
Median household income
$31,584
Per capita income
$94,800
Median home value
$704
Median monthly rent
70.4%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
1,809
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
124
Under 5
128
151
5–9
156
148
10–14
153
197
15–19
203
130
20–24
133
209
25–34
215
273
35–44
282
249
45–54
257
143
55–59
147
213
60–64
219
318
65–74
328
139
75–84
143
101
85+
105
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,142 | 23.5% |
| 18 and over | 3,722 | 76.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,134 | 23.3% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.2%
Black or African American
0.5%
Hispanic or Latino
0.3%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,466 | 91.5% |
| Two or more races | 214 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 154 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 64.3% | 57.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.6% | 26.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.3% | 12.9% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
7.7%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
20.8%
$35k–$50k
16.0%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 20.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $45,135 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.1%
$50k–$100k
30.5%
$100k–$150k
5.2%
$150k–$200k
18.7%
$200k–$300k
4.6%
$300k–$500k
9.6%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
3.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,800 |
| Median rent / month | $704 |
| Owner occupied | 70.4% |
| Renter occupied | 29.6% |
| Vacant | 9.0% |
| Single-family detached | 88.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.22 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.2% |
| 3 or more | 28.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.5% |
| Electricity | 36.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 4.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,019 | 45.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 103 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 437 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 693 | 30.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 622 | 27.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 816 | 36.2% |
| Average household size | 2.11 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.0% | 19.9% |
| Married | 53.7% | 48.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
41.5%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 22 | 2.0% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 504 | 46.9% |
| High school | 369 | 34.3% |
| College / grad school | 111 | 10.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.8%
Construction
11.4%
Retail trade
10.9%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Agriculture & mining
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Other services
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Professional & management
5.6%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Public administration
1.1%
Information
0.9%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.1% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 9.0% |
| Self-employed | 13.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.9% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
15.1%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
36.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.4% |
| Retirement income | 17.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| High blood pressure | 39.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 30.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 27.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 11.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 14.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 58.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 244 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.4% |
| 65 and over | 33.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.5% |
| Public insurance | 35.8% |
| No insurance | 10.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,612 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,800 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 4,789 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 2,907 | 59.8% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 64 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 19 | 29.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 654 | 13.4% |
| French | 302 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 167 | 3.4% |
| German | 110 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 73 | 1.5% |
| English | 33 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 26 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.3% |
| Internet access | 80.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68355
What city is ZIP code 68355 in?
ZIP code 68355 is primarily assigned to Falls City, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68355 in?
ZIP code 68355 falls within Richardson County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68355 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 68355 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68355?
The median home value in ZIP code 68355 is $94,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68355?
The median household income in ZIP code 68355 is $45,135, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 68355?
ZIP code 68355 has an estimated population of 4,864 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68355 in?
ZIP code 68355 observes the CST timezone.