68854 ZIP Code — Marquette, NE

Hamilton County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68854 is located in Marquette, Nebraska, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 68.95 square miles and serves a population of 791 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308/402.

About ZIP code 68854

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 $202,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,456. 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68854 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

791

population

68.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68854 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68854

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68854. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marquette	Acceptable
Marquette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68827 Chapman (7.7 mi) 68846 Hordville (8.2 mi) 68826 Central City (9.3 mi) 68843 Hampton (10.2 mi) 68865 Phillips (11.5 mi) 68818 Aurora (13.1 mi) 68319 Bradshaw (13.9 mi) 68801 Grand Island (14.1 mi) 68628 Clarks (15.3 mi) 68872 Saint Libory (16.7 mi) 68864 Palmer (16.9 mi) 68654 Polk (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	791
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	68.95 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	41.0187
Longitude	-98.0234
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	308/402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	32.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.3%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	28.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	4.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

791

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$78,456

Median household income

$36,289

Per capita income

$202,300

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

339

Housing units

28.4%

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	215	27.2%
18 and over	576	72.8%
65 and over	182	23.0%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	729	90.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	35	4.3%
Two or more races	23	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	16	2%
Asian	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	32.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.3%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	28.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	4.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 12.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	23.9%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	12.5%
Median income	$78,456

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 24.2%

$500k–$1M 8.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$202,300
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	96.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	32.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	11.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	6.1%
2 vehicles	55.9%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.3%
Electricity	53.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	226	76.1%
Cohabiting couple	13	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	33	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	25	8.4%
Households with children under 18	97	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	36.0%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.4%	15.0%
Married	76.3%	73.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	0.3%	4.3%
Divorced	8.0%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 17.5%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	10.5%
Kindergarten	33	19.3%
Elementary school	34	19.9%
High school	81	47.4%
College / grad school	5	2.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Construction 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Retail trade 10.9%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Public administration 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Professional & management 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Other services 2.7%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.5%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.6%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	11.2%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	18.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	745	94.2%
Spanish	11	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	787	99.5%
Born in same state	787	99.5%
Born in different state	635	80.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	141	17.8%
French	126	15.9%
Dutch	58	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	22	2.8%
English	11	1.4%
Polish	9	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68854

What city is ZIP code 68854 in?

ZIP code 68854 is primarily assigned to Marquette, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68854 in?

ZIP code 68854 falls within Hamilton County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68854 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 68854 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 68854?

ZIP code 68854 has an estimated population of 791 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68854?

The median home value in ZIP code 68854 is $202,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68854?

The median household income in ZIP code 68854 is $78,456, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68854 in?

ZIP code 68854 observes the CST timezone.