68958 ZIP Code — Loomis, NE

Phelps County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68958 is located in Loomis, Nebraska, within Phelps County. It covers approximately 72.99 square miles and serves a population of 620 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68958

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 $166,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,583. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 33% 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 17 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 68958 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

620
population
72.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68958 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68958

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68958. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Loomis Acceptable
Loomis Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68927 Bertrand (7.5 mi) 68949 Holdrege (9.4 mi) 68940 Funk (13.7 mi) 68836 Elm Creek (14.4 mi) 68863 Overton (15.5 mi) 68937 Elwood (19 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 620
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 137
Geography
Land area 72.99 sq mi
Water area 0.08 sq mi
Latitude 40.5397
Longitude -99.5024
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 45.0% 42.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 35.9% 32.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.6% 22.5% 22.0%
Over $200k 3.4% 2.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

620
Population
8
People per sq mi
36.6
Median age
$64,583
Median household income
$28,966
Per capita income
$166,300
Median home value
$732
Median monthly rent
75.2%
Home ownership
3.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
183
Housing units
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
11
35
5–9
30
32
10–14
27
35
15–19
30
9
20–24
7
36
25–34
30
45
35–44
38
29
45–54
24
21
55–59
17
16
60–64
14
46
65–74
38
18
75–84
16
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1821134.0%
18 and over40966.0%
65 and over12219.7%
Median age36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Other race 2.4%
GroupCount%
White60595.3%
Hispanic or Latino152.4%
Other race152.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.0% 42.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 35.9% 32.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.6% 22.5% 22.0%
Over $200k 3.4% 2.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.3%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 3.0%
$25k–$35k 8.7%
$35k–$50k 16.1%
$50k–$75k 25.7%
$75k–$100k 17.0%
$100k–$150k 17.8%
$150k–$200k 4.8%
$200k+ 1.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.3%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k3.0%
$25k–$35k8.7%
$35k–$50k16.1%
$50k–$75k25.7%
$75k–$100k17.0%
$100k–$150k17.8%
$150k–$200k4.8%
$200k+1.3%
Median income$64,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%
$50k–$100k 23.1%
$100k–$150k 19.1%
$150k–$200k 11.0%
$200k–$300k 13.9%
$300k–$500k 21.4%
$500k–$1M 6.9%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$166,300
Median rent / month$732
Owner occupied75.2%
Renter occupied24.8%
Vacant4.2%
Single-family detached97.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.8%
Median rooms7.7
Avg household size (owned)2.84

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.8%
2000–20092.9%
1990–19996.3%
1980–198911.7%
1970–197926.3%
1960–196910.8%
1950–19597.1%
1940–19495.0%
1939 or earlier29.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom8.3%
2 bedrooms22.1%
3 bedrooms28.3%
4 bedrooms24.2%
5+ bedrooms16.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.9%
1 vehicle12.2%
2 vehicles37.8%
3 or more49.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas43.5%
Electricity44.8%
Propane / LP gas7.4%
No fuel used0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14864.3%
Cohabiting couple62.6%
Male householder, no spouse4519.6%
Female householder, no spouse3113.5%
Households with children under 188537.0%
Households with seniors (65+)7532.6%
Average household size2.70

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.5%19.3%
Married60.4%67.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.3%3.1%
Divorced9.8%10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.1%
HS graduate 32.7%
Some college, no degree 24.0%
Associate's degree 8.9%
Bachelor's degree 24.2%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.9%
Bachelor's or higher29.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool94.6%
Kindergarten126.1%
Elementary school10352.3%
High school6432.5%
College / grad school94.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%
Agriculture & mining 17.8%
Manufacturing 11.5%
Retail trade 7.0%
Transportation & utilities 6.6%
Wholesale trade 5.9%
Finance & real estate 5.6%
Other services 5.2%
Construction 4.2%
Public administration 3.5%
Professional & management 2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.0%
Service11.5%
Sales & office22.4%
Natural resources & construction27.3%
Production & transportation10.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.1%
Government11.9%
Self-employed8.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.2%
Carpool11.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.9%
Work from home3.9%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)17.0

Poverty

All people 3.3%
Under 18 years 0.5%
18 and over 4.6%
Married-couple families 0.7%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.0%
Retirement income17.8%
Supplemental Security3.5%
Cash public assistance4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP8.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.9%
High blood pressure31.4%
High cholesterol34.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma8.3%
Arthritis25.0%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease5.8%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.4%
Binge drinking21.3%
No physical activity21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.4%
Depression16.8%
Fair or poor health10.8%
Poor mental health11.4%
Poor physical health8.6%
No health insurance12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.4%
Visited dentist68.6%
Cholesterol screening88.6%
Teeth loss10.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans276.6%
Disability%
Any disability9.7%
Under 184.7%
18–64 years9.1%
65 and over19.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance81.8%
Public insurance35.3%
No insurance5.0%
Uninsured under 192.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only59796.3%
Spanish71.2%
Other Indo-European71.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)61398.9%
Born in same state61398.9%
Born in different state52985.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen71.1%
Not a US citizen7100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian8313.4%
French416.6%
Dutch152.4%
AncestryCount%
Arab121.9%
English61%
Polish61%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.1%
Internet access93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68958

What city is ZIP code 68958 in?

ZIP code 68958 is primarily assigned to Loomis, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68958 in?

ZIP code 68958 falls within Phelps County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68958 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 68958 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68958?

The median home value in ZIP code 68958 is $166,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 68958?

ZIP code 68958 has an estimated population of 620 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68958?

The median household income in ZIP code 68958 is $64,583, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68958 in?

ZIP code 68958 observes the CST timezone.

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