68942 ZIP Code — Guide Rock, NE

Webster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68942 is located in Guide Rock, Nebraska, within Webster County. It covers approximately 138.98 square miles and serves a population of 527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68942

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 $57,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,938. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68942 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

527
population
138.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68942 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68942

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City Status
Guide Rock Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68970 Red Cloud (5.1 mi) 66936 Burr Oak (12 mi) 68978 Superior (12.4 mi) 68930 Blue Hill (14.3 mi) 68957 Lawrence (15.3 mi) 68928 Bladen (16.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 527
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 181
Geography
Land area 138.98 sq mi
Water area 0.07 sq mi
Latitude 40.0894
Longitude -98.3962
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 402/531
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.6% 47.4% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 45.3% 33.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.1% 14.7% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.1% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

527
Population
4
People per sq mi
31.0
Median age
$60,938
Median household income
$20,268
Per capita income
$57,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
95.8%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
209
Housing units
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
2
Under 5
2
38
5–9
30
50
10–14
39
36
15–19
28
13
20–24
10
13
25–34
10
63
35–44
49
31
45–54
25
11
55–59
9
3
60–64
2
21
65–74
17
14
75–84
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1821641.0%
18 and over31159.0%
65 and over6312.0%
Median age31.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%
Two or more races 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Other race 0.9%
GroupCount%
White48686.5%
Two or more races366.4%
Hispanic or Latino356.2%
Other race50.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.6% 47.4% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 45.3% 33.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.1% 14.7% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.1% 5.2%
Under $10k 0.6%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 1.2%
$25k–$35k 17.6%
$35k–$50k 23.0%
$50k–$75k 16.4%
$75k–$100k 24.8%
$100k–$150k 14.5%
$200k+ 0.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.6%
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k1.2%
$25k–$35k17.6%
$35k–$50k23.0%
$50k–$75k16.4%
$75k–$100k24.8%
$100k–$150k14.5%
$200k+0.6%
Median income$60,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.1%
$50k–$100k 32.3%
$100k–$150k 10.1%
$200k–$300k 0.6%
$500k–$1M 0.6%
$1M+ 15.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$57,400
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied95.8%
Renter occupied4.2%
Vacant23.6%
Single-family detached100.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)3.27

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20093.7%
1990–19990.0%
1980–19891.4%
1970–197920.4%
1960–19696.9%
1950–19594.6%
1940–19497.4%
1939 or earlier55.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.9%
1 bedroom0.9%
2 bedrooms38.9%
3 bedrooms27.8%
4 bedrooms28.7%
5+ bedrooms1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.6%
1 vehicle15.2%
2 vehicles23.0%
3 or more61.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas47.9%
Electricity22.4%
Propane / LP gas4.2%
Wood12.7%
No fuel used12.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9960.0%
Cohabiting couple2716.4%
Male householder, no spouse3320.0%
Female householder, no spouse63.6%
Households with children under 188149.1%
Households with seniors (65+)3923.6%
Average household size3.19

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married44.9%32.1%
Married48.5%60.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.5%1.8%
Divorced5.1%5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%
Some HS, no diploma 3.9%
HS graduate 20.8%
Some college, no degree 36.2%
Associate's degree 9.7%
Bachelor's degree 18.6%
Graduate / professional 2.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.2%
Bachelor's or higher21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool20.8%
Kindergarten41.7%
Elementary school15162.9%
High school6426.7%
College / grad school197.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 34.6%
Construction 16.3%
Retail trade 12.5%
Education & healthcare 10.1%
Manufacturing 7.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.8%
Other services 4.8%
Finance & real estate 4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%
Public administration 1.4%
Information 1.0%
Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.8%
Service8.7%
Sales & office6.7%
Natural resources & construction20.2%
Production & transportation22.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector56.7%
Government7.2%
Self-employed35.1%
Unpaid family workers1.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone56.7%
Carpool20.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.9%
Work from home16.8%
Other means3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)29.4

Poverty

All people 10.6%
Under 18 years 11.1%
18 and over 10.3%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.2%
Retirement income13.3%
Supplemental Security6.1%
Cash public assistance13.9%
Food stamps / SNAP23.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.8%
High blood pressure40.5%
High cholesterol36.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Heart disease9.2%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma8.6%
Arthritis31.7%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer9.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.3%
Binge drinking18.2%
No physical activity27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.4%
Depression16.6%
Fair or poor health14.9%
Poor mental health11.2%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.9%
Visited dentist60.6%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss13.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans258.0%
Disability%
Any disability11.4%
Under 181.9%
18–64 years14.5%
65 and over31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.9%
Public insurance33.6%
No insurance7.0%
Uninsured under 194.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only52399.2%
Spanish20.4%
Other Indo-European20.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)52599.6%
Born in same state51697.9%
Born in different state37571.2%
Foreign born91.7%
Naturalized citizen20.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian9217.5%
French407.6%
English81.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab81.5%
German71.3%
Irish10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access31.3%
Internet access92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68942

What city is ZIP code 68942 in?

ZIP code 68942 is primarily assigned to Guide Rock, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68942 in?

ZIP code 68942 falls within Webster County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68942 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 68942 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68942 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 68942 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68942?

The median home value in ZIP code 68942 is $57,400.

Does ZIP code 68942 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 68942 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 68942 in?

ZIP code 68942 observes the CST timezone.

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