68846 ZIP Code — Hordville, NE

Hamilton County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68846 is located in Hordville, Nebraska, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 30.52 square miles and serves a population of 311 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308/402.

About ZIP code 68846

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 $85,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,667. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 68846 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

311

population

30.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68846 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68846

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hordville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68826 Central City (6.8 mi) 68628 Clarks (8.1 mi) 68854 Marquette (8.2 mi) 68654 Polk (9.3 mi) 68319 Bradshaw (10.9 mi) 68843 Hampton (12.3 mi) 68827 Chapman (14.9 mi) 68316 Benedict (16.4 mi) 68864 Palmer (19.1 mi) 68818 Aurora (19.2 mi) 68865 Phillips (19.6 mi) 68663 Silver Creek (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	311
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	30.52 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.0864
Longitude	-97.8951
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	308/402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	32.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	28.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

311

Population

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$56,667

Median household income

$35,098

Per capita income

$85,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

121

Housing units

7.5%

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	53	17.0%
18 and over	258	83.0%
65 and over	60	19.3%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.5%

Two or more races 20.5%

Hispanic or Latino 19.4%

Black or African American 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	226	58.5%
Two or more races	79	20.5%
Hispanic or Latino	75	19.4%
Black or African American	6	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	32.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	28.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 35.5%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	5.5%
$100k–$150k	35.5%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$56,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 63.4%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	20.3%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	64.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	34.8%
3 bedrooms	28.3%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	36.4%
Propane / LP gas	56.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	32	29.1%
Households with children under 18	44	40.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	41.8%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	30.2%
Married	65.0%	43.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.1%	13.7%
Divorced	4.9%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 52.7%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	8.4%
Elementary school	28	33.7%
High school	29	34.9%
College / grad school	19	22.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.6%

Public administration 13.7%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Education & healthcare 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Agriculture & mining 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Retail trade 5.7%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Other services 1.7%

Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.7%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.3%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	24.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.1

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	11.8%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.2%
Depression	15.7%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	10.3%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	72.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.3%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	19.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	297	95.5%
Spanish	33	11.1%
Other Indo-European	33	11.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	260	83.6%
Born in same state	259	83.3%
Born in different state	222	71.4%
Foreign born	1	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	51	16.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	6.1%
Italian	12	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	1.6%
Polish	3	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	79.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68846

What city is ZIP code 68846 in?

ZIP code 68846 is primarily assigned to Hordville, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68846 in?

ZIP code 68846 falls within Hamilton County, Nebraska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68846?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 68846 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 68846 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68846 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 68846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68846?

The median home value in ZIP code 68846 is $85,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 68846 in?

ZIP code 68846 observes the CST timezone.