68642 ZIP Code — Humphrey, NE

Platte County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68642 is located in Humphrey, Nebraska, within Platte County. It covers approximately 128.28 square miles and serves a population of 1,788 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68642

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 $249,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,802. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 31% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68642 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,788

population

128.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68642 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68642

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68642. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Humphrey	Acceptable
Humphrey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68631 Creston (7.3 mi) 68653 Platte Center (8.6 mi) 68644 Lindsay (9.6 mi) 68748 Madison (11 mi) 68647 Monroe (13.1 mi) 68643 Leigh (13.3 mi) 68758 Newman Grove (15.5 mi) 68601 Columbus (16.6 mi) 68629 Clarkson (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,788
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	128.28 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	41.6707
Longitude	-97.4982
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	32.9%	41.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	36.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	17.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,788

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$93,802

Median household income

$36,304

Per capita income

$249,100

Median home value

$707

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

632

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

102

132

35–44

120

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	537	30.0%
18 and over	1,251	70.0%
65 and over	307	17.2%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Other race 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,757	97.1%
Hispanic or Latino	22	1.2%
Two or more races	21	1.2%
Other race	7	0.4%
Black or African American	1	0.1%
Asian	1	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.9%	41.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	36.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	17.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 33.4%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	33.4%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$93,802

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 36.4%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$249,100
Median rent / month	$707
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	92.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	37.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	29.5%
4 bedrooms	36.1%
5+ bedrooms	16.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.0%
Electricity	34.0%
Propane / LP gas	24.5%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	440	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	39	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	115	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	89	13.0%
Households with children under 18	235	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	209	30.6%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	8.5%
Married	63.2%	75.1%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	9.9%
Divorced	3.8%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 23.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	11.8%
Kindergarten	77	15.7%
Elementary school	223	45.3%
High school	103	20.9%
College / grad school	31	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Agriculture & mining 22.0%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Construction 11.1%

Retail trade 10.4%

Professional & management 4.5%

Other services 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Public administration 0.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.0%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	17.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.0

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	23.5%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.5%
Public insurance	20.9%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	12.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,633	91.3%
Spanish	7	0.4%
Other Indo-European	7	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,782	99.7%
Born in same state	1,782	99.7%
Born in different state	1,622	90.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	3	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	165	9.2%
Arab	112	6.3%
French	23	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	18	1%
English	8	0.4%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68642

What city is ZIP code 68642 in?

ZIP code 68642 is primarily assigned to Humphrey, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68642 in?

ZIP code 68642 falls within Platte County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68642 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 68642 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 68642?

ZIP code 68642 has an estimated population of 1,788 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68642?

The median household income in ZIP code 68642 is $93,802, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68642?

The median home value in ZIP code 68642 is $249,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 68642 in?

ZIP code 68642 observes the CST timezone.