68643 ZIP Code — Leigh, NE

Colfax County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68643 is located in Leigh, Nebraska, within Colfax County. It covers approximately 99.40 square miles and serves a population of 997 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68643

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 $129,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,556. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 32% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68643 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

997

population

99.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68643 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68643

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68643. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leigh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68631 Creston (6 mi) 68629 Clarkson (7.6 mi) 68661 Schuyler (13.2 mi) 68642 Humphrey (13.3 mi) 68653 Platte Center (13.9 mi) 68641 Howells (13.9 mi) 68601 Columbus (15.1 mi) 68779 Stanton (15.7 mi) 68748 Madison (18.3 mi) 68633 Dodge (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	997
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	99.40 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	41.6489
Longitude	-97.2432
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	31.9%	36.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	42.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	18.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

997

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$80,556

Median household income

$36,121

Per capita income

$129,200

Median home value

$785

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

417

Housing units

20.4%

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	332	33.3%
18 and over	665	66.7%
65 and over	201	20.2%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	970	96%
Two or more races	23	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	13	1.3%
Asian	2	0.2%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.9%	36.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	42.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	18.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	26.8%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$80,556

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 28.1%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,200
Median rent / month	$785
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	17.4%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	42.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	31.9%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	52.0%
Propane / LP gas	23.0%
Fuel oil	19.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	178	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	14	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	129	32.6%
Female householder, no spouse	75	18.9%
Households with children under 18	92	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	35.1%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	13.3%
Married	49.5%	62.0%
Separated	0.5%	1.2%
Widowed	12.3%	16.9%
Divorced	11.8%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 26.3%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 20.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	7.3%
Kindergarten	34	11.8%
Elementary school	157	54.3%
High school	72	24.9%
College / grad school	5	1.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.7%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Transportation & utilities 15.7%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Retail trade 8.3%

Construction 5.0%

Other services 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Professional & management 2.0%

Public administration 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.2%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	19.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	2.8%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.3%
Public insurance	27.9%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	928	93.1%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	982	98.5%
Born in same state	982	98.5%
Born in different state	781	78.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.5%
Not a US citizen	7	46.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	86	8.6%
Italian	59	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	38	3.8%
Dutch	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68643

What city is ZIP code 68643 in?

ZIP code 68643 is primarily assigned to Leigh, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68643 in?

ZIP code 68643 falls within Colfax County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68643 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 68643 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68643 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 68643 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68643?

The median home value in ZIP code 68643 is $129,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 68643?

ZIP code 68643 has an estimated population of 997 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68643 in?

ZIP code 68643 observes the CST timezone.