68955 ZIP Code — Juniata, NE

Adams County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68955 is located in Juniata, Nebraska, within Adams County. It covers approximately 94.58 square miles and serves a population of 2,208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68955

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,313. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 36% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68955 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,208

population

94.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68955 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68955

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68955. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Juniata	Acceptable
Juniata	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68901 Hastings (8.2 mi) 68956 Kenesaw (8.6 mi) 68973 Roseland (11 mi) 68945 Heartwell (12.7 mi) 68950 Holstein (12.8 mi) 68925 Ayr (13.4 mi) 68883 Wood River (14.3 mi) 68832 Doniphan (14.4 mi) 68980 Trumbull (17.4 mi) 68941 Glenvil (17.5 mi) 68810 Alda (17.8 mi) 68876 Shelton (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,208
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	94.58 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	40.5971
Longitude	-98.5437
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	32.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	18.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.8%	3.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,208

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$85,313

Median household income

$43,233

Per capita income

$228,200

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

752

Housing units

29.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

115

15–19

121

20–24

25–34

35–44

171

45–54

181

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	655	29.7%
18 and over	1,553	70.3%
65 and over	359	16.3%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Black or African American 2.6%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,078	93.2%
Black or African American	57	2.6%
Two or more races	57	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.4%
Other race	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	32.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	18.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.8%	3.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k+ 12.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
$200k+	12.2%
Median income	$85,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 29.2%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$228,200
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	93.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	19.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	20.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.5%
Electricity	24.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	532	66.8%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	119	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	128	16.1%
Households with children under 18	272	34.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	243	30.5%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	23.5%
Married	66.4%	62.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	5.4%
Divorced	9.3%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 19.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	29.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	10.7%
Kindergarten	63	10.7%
Elementary school	266	45.1%
High school	171	29.0%
College / grad school	27	4.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.0%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Professional & management 6.5%

Construction 4.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Information 1.2%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.6%
Service	7.3%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 16.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	29.1%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	8.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	121	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	33.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.3%
Public insurance	27.1%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,056	93.1%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,207	100.0%
Born in same state	2,205	99.9%
Born in different state	1,917	86.8%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	303	13.7%
Italian	247	11.2%
Dutch	138	6.3%
Arab	97	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	1.3%
German	17	0.8%
Polish	13	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68955

What city is ZIP code 68955 in?

ZIP code 68955 is primarily assigned to Juniata, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68955 in?

ZIP code 68955 falls within Adams County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68955 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 68955 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68955 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 68955 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 68955?

ZIP code 68955 has an estimated population of 2,208 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68955?

The median household income in ZIP code 68955 is $85,313, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68955 in?

ZIP code 68955 observes the CST timezone.