68736 ZIP Code — Fordyce, NE
Cedar County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68736 is located in Fordyce, Nebraska, within Cedar County. It covers approximately 57.75 square miles and serves a population of 775 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68736
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 $226,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $78,281.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
775
population
57.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68736 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68736
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68736. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fordyce | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68774 Saint Helena (4.3 mi)
68739 Hartington (9.1 mi)
68792 Wynot (9.6 mi)
57031 Gayville (9.8 mi)
68730 Crofton (11.9 mi)
57078 Yankton (14.5 mi)
57046 Mission Hill (15 mi)
68727 Coleridge (16.8 mi)
57069 Vermillion (17.6 mi)
57072 Volin (18 mi)
68718 Bloomfield (18.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 775 |
| Population density | 13 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 57.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.7506 |
| Longitude | -97.3195 |
| 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 | 43.4% | 38.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.3% | 37.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 21.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
775
Population
13
People per sq mi
33.6
Median age
$78,281
Median household income
$27,600
Per capita income
$226,900
Median home value
$917
Median monthly rent
75.5%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
Unemployment
228
Housing units
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
31
Under 5
27
48
5–9
42
42
10–14
36
47
15–19
40
14
20–24
12
34
25–34
29
57
35–44
49
52
45–54
44
25
55–59
21
13
60–64
12
29
65–74
24
21
75–84
18
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 274 | 35.4% |
| 18 and over | 501 | 64.6% |
| 65 and over | 100 | 12.9% |
| Median age | 33.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
Other race
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 757 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.4% | 38.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.3% | 37.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 21.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
10.2%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
9.4%
$75k–$100k
25.3%
$100k–$150k
22.3%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 25.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $78,281 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.5%
$50k–$100k
20.5%
$100k–$150k
11.0%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
35.5%
$300k–$500k
20.5%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $226,900 |
| Median rent / month | $917 |
| Owner occupied | 75.5% |
| Renter occupied | 24.5% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
| Single-family detached | 98.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 8.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 46.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 47.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.1% |
| 3 or more | 54.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.9% |
| Electricity | 29.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 54.7% |
| Fuel oil | 2.6% |
| Wood | 4.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 180 | 67.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 2.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 19 | 7.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 60 | 22.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 120 | 45.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 80 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 2.92 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.7% | 18.5% |
| Married | 67.3% | 60.1% |
| Separated | 5.0% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 1.8% | 5.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
36.0%
Some college, no degree
12.8%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
29.6%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 37 | 13.5% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 133 | 48.4% |
| High school | 86 | 31.3% |
| College / grad school | 19 | 6.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.9%
Manufacturing
19.5%
Agriculture & mining
11.7%
Public administration
11.2%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Wholesale trade
5.6%
Retail trade
3.3%
Construction
3.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.8%
Information
1.0%
Other services
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.2% |
| Service | 21.1% |
| Sales & office | 14.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 23.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.6% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 14.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.5% |
| Carpool | 0.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.9% |
| Work from home | 1.5% |
| Other means | 6.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
13.1%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
56.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.8% |
| Retirement income | 9.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 22.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.5% |
| Depression | 15.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 10.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.1% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 1.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 and over | 15.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 91.9% |
| Public insurance | 18.8% |
| No insurance | 1.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 717 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 5 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 5 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 771 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 771 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 261 | 33.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 103 | 13.3% |
| Italian | 33 | 4.3% |
| English | 31 | 4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 25 | 3.2% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.2% |
| Internet access | 83.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68736
What city is ZIP code 68736 in?
ZIP code 68736 is primarily assigned to Fordyce, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68736 in?
ZIP code 68736 falls within Cedar County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68736 family-oriented?
35% of residents in ZIP code 68736 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 68736?
ZIP code 68736 has an estimated population of 775 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68736?
The median home value in ZIP code 68736 is $226,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68736?
The median household income in ZIP code 68736 is $78,281, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68736 in?
ZIP code 68736 observes the CST timezone.