68742 ZIP Code — Inman, NE

Holt County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68742 is located in Inman, Nebraska, within Holt County. It covers approximately 39.81 square miles and serves a population of 253 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68742

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 $135,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,375. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 56% 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. An above-average commute of 57 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 35% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68742 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

253

population

39.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68742 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68742

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68742. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Inman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68766 Page (10.8 mi) 68763 Oneill (17.6 mi) 68725 Chambers (17.7 mi) 68764 Orchard (18 mi) 68735 Ewing (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	253
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	39.81 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.3497
Longitude	-98.5637
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	40.0%	39.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	40.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	17.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

253

Population

People per sq mi

33.4

Median age

$69,375

Median household income

$31,656

Per capita income

$135,400

Median home value

$706

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

115

Housing units

40.5%

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	32	12.6%
18 and over	221	87.4%
65 and over	49	19.4%
Median age	33.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.2%

Hispanic or Latino 24.3%

Two or more races 12.9%

Other race 11.7%

Group	Count	%
White	171	51.2%
Hispanic or Latino	81	24.3%
Two or more races	43	12.9%
Other race	39	11.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	39.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	40.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	17.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 1.1%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 26.1%

$75k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	1.1%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	26.1%
$75k–$100k	26.1%
$100k–$150k	2.3%
$150k–$200k	13.6%
Median income	$69,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.3%

$50k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 29.9%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,400
Median rent / month	$706
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	30.2%
Single-family detached	72.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	33.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	0.8%
5+ bedrooms	19.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	43.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.2%
Electricity	19.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.0%
Wood	20.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	38	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	32	36.4%
Households with children under 18	13	14.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	51.1%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.9%	44.3%
Married	46.2%	35.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.8%	7.6%
Divorced	0.0%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 26.6%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 34.7%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	40.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	24.2%
High school	10	30.3%
College / grad school	15	45.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.7%

Finance & real estate 19.4%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Professional & management 17.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Construction 1.3%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.7%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	2.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	26.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.7%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	34.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	56.8

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.7%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	15.3%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	10.6%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	1.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	249	98.4%
Spanish	26	10.4%
Other Indo-European	26	10.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	236	93.3%
Born in same state	230	90.9%
Born in different state	175	69.2%
Foreign born	6	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	17	6.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	29	11.5%
Italian	22	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	12	4.7%
Arab	5	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68742

What city is ZIP code 68742 in?

ZIP code 68742 is primarily assigned to Inman, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68742 in?

ZIP code 68742 falls within Holt County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68742 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 68742 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 68742 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 68742 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68742?

The median home value in ZIP code 68742 is $135,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 68742?

ZIP code 68742 has an estimated population of 253 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68742 in?

ZIP code 68742 observes the CST timezone.