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Greeley County
Greeley, NE
68842
68842 ZIP Code — Greeley, NE
Greeley County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68842 is located in
Greeley ,
Nebraska ,
within Greeley County .
It covers approximately 182.94 square miles and serves a population of
563 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 308 .
About ZIP code 68842
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 $59,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $51,000. 46% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 68842 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
563
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
077
Geography
Land area
182.94 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.6105
Longitude
-98.5216
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
308
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.3%
56.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
22.7%
28.0%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
17.7%
14.7%
22.0%
Over $200k
3.2%
1.1%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$51,000
Median household income
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 117 20.8% 18 and over 446 79.2% 65 and over 162 28.8% Median age 43.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.8%
Group Count % White 523 92.9% Two or more races 19 3.4% Black or African American 11 2% American Indian / Alaska Native 10 1.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.3%
56.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
22.7%
28.0%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
17.7%
14.7%
22.0%
Over $200k
3.2%
1.1%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.9% $10k–$15k 8.8% $15k–$25k 10.9% $25k–$35k 10.5% $35k–$50k 15.1% $50k–$75k 14.3% $75k–$100k 15.1% $100k–$150k 15.1% $150k–$200k 2.1% $200k+ 5.0% Median income $51,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $59,700 Median rent / month $635 Owner occupied 73.5% Renter occupied 26.5% Vacant 27.9% Single-family detached 78.2% Large apartment buildings 1.8% Mobile homes 7.9% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.0% 2000–2009 5.8% 1990–1999 13.0% 1980–1989 6.4% 1970–1979 13.3% 1960–1969 7.6% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 6.4% 1939 or earlier 44.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.5% 1 bedroom 6.4% 2 bedrooms 29.1% 3 bedrooms 32.1% 4 bedrooms 10.9% 5+ bedrooms 16.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.0% 1 vehicle 21.4% 2 vehicles 30.3% 3 or more 43.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 46.2% Electricity 37.8% Propane / LP gas 16.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 110 46.2% Cohabiting couple 6 2.5% Male householder, no spouse 74 31.1% Female householder, no spouse 48 20.2% Households with children under 18 55 23.1% Households with seniors (65+) 119 50.0% Average household size 2.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.2% 28.0% Married 52.8% 48.6% Separated 1.3% 1.4% Widowed 8.5% 15.6% Divorced 10.2% 6.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.5% Bachelor's or higher 17.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 16 12.7% Kindergarten 7 5.6% Elementary school 62 49.2% High school 30 23.8% College / grad school 11 8.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Agriculture & mining
19.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Public administration
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.4% Service 9.7% Sales & office 28.4% Natural resources & construction 14.4% Production & transportation 8.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 58.1% Government 22.0% Self-employed 19.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.5% Carpool 10.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.4% Work from home 15.7% Other means 1.3% Avg commute (minutes) 23.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
37.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.8% Retirement income 23.5% Supplemental Security 10.1% Cash public assistance 3.8% Food stamps / SNAP 8.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.8% High blood pressure 38.1% High cholesterol 36.1% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 8.0% Arthritis 30.0% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 7.3% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.4% Binge drinking 18.1% No physical activity 26.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.0% Depression 16.1% Fair or poor health 13.1% Poor mental health 10.8% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 13.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.2% Visited dentist 67.2% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 12.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 43 9.6%
Disability % Any disability 18.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.5% 65 and over 44.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.9% Public insurance 40.8% No insurance 4.6% Uninsured under 19 8.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 524 93.1% 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) 563 100.0% Born in same state 563 100.0% Born in different state 511 90.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 193 34.3% French 47 8.3% Arab 15 2.7%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 4 0.7% English 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.3% Internet access 88.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68842
What city is ZIP code 68842 in?
ZIP code 68842 is primarily assigned to Greeley, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68842 in?
ZIP code 68842 falls within Greeley County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68842 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 68842 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 68842 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 68842 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68842?
The median home value in ZIP code 68842 is $59,700.
Does ZIP code 68842 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 68842 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 68842 in?
ZIP code 68842 observes the CST timezone.
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