68852 ZIP Code — Litchfield, NE

Sherman County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68852 is located in Litchfield, Nebraska, within Sherman County. It covers approximately 121.82 square miles and serves a population of 558 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68852

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 $108,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,375. 34% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68852 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

558

population

121.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68852 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68852

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68852. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Litchfield	Acceptable
Litchfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68853 Loup City (6.3 mi) 68855 Mason City (11.9 mi) 68871 Rockville (13.1 mi) 68817 Ashton (16.2 mi) 68815 Arcadia (16.5 mi) 68866 Pleasanton (16.7 mi) 68814 Ansley (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	558
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	121.82 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.1990
Longitude	-99.0920
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	308

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%	48.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	51.2%	36.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	14.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.6%	0.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

558

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$64,375

Median household income

$37,354

Per capita income

$108,800

Median home value

$758

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

210

Housing units

20.5%

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	123	22.0%
18 and over	435	78.0%
65 and over	116	20.8%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Black or African American 1.6%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	538	96.1%
Black or African American	9	1.6%
Two or more races	9	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.4%
Other race	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.9%	48.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	51.2%	36.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	14.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.6%	0.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$64,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 9.9%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 13.7%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,800
Median rent / month	$758
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	1.5%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	47.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	32.7%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	10.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	45.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.7%
Electricity	15.1%
Propane / LP gas	30.7%
Wood	15.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	115	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	66	27.7%
Female householder, no spouse	49	20.6%
Households with children under 18	42	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	32.8%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	20.6%
Married	54.7%	57.9%
Separated	1.7%	1.9%
Widowed	3.4%	9.8%
Divorced	20.5%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	15.2%
Kindergarten	10	7.6%
Elementary school	64	48.5%
High school	24	18.2%
College / grad school	14	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Agriculture & mining 18.9%

Wholesale trade 13.0%

Other services 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Professional & management 6.8%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Construction 5.2%

Retail trade 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	22.5%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.4%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	15.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	8.9%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	526	94.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	558	100.0%
Born in same state	557	99.8%
Born in different state	521	93.4%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	85	15.2%
Italian	30	5.4%
Arab	20	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	1.8%
Dutch	10	1.8%
English	6	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68852

What city is ZIP code 68852 in?

ZIP code 68852 is primarily assigned to Litchfield, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68852 in?

ZIP code 68852 falls within Sherman County, Nebraska.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68852?

The median home value in ZIP code 68852 is $108,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 68852?

ZIP code 68852 has an estimated population of 558 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68852?

The median household income in ZIP code 68852 is $64,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68852 in?

ZIP code 68852 observes the CST timezone.