68855 ZIP Code — Mason City, NE

Custer County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68855 is located in Mason City, Nebraska, within Custer County. It covers approximately 161.21 square miles and serves a population of 324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68855

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 $209,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($73,125) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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 68855 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

324

population

161.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68855 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68855

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68855. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mason City	Acceptable
Mason City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68814 Ansley (11 mi) 68852 Litchfield (11.9 mi) 68858 Miller (15.2 mi) 68853 Loup City (16.5 mi) 68866 Pleasanton (17.9 mi) 68860 Oconto (18.2 mi) 68812 Amherst (19 mi) 68878 Sumner (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	324
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	161.21 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.1769
Longitude	-99.3196
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	42.6%	46.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	16.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

324

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$73,125

Median household income

$45,262

Per capita income

$209,500

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

171

Housing units

29.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	52	16.0%
18 and over	272	84.0%
65 and over	104	32.1%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Two or more races 0.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	320	98.8%
Two or more races	3	0.9%
Black or African American	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	46.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	16.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.0%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 21.2%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 14.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	21.2%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	14.6%
Median income	$73,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$1M+ 11.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,500
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	96.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	19.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	36.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	46.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.8%
Electricity	27.2%
Propane / LP gas	36.4%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	8	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	30	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	17	11.3%
Households with children under 18	34	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	43.0%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	18.5%
Married	60.5%	70.2%
Separated	3.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.5%
Divorced	13.4%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 22.8%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 20.4%

Bachelor's degree 24.8%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	15.8%
Kindergarten	10	26.3%
Elementary school	3	7.9%
High school	9	23.7%
College / grad school	10	26.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.9%

Construction 22.8%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Retail trade 5.0%

Education & healthcare 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Other services 2.2%

Public administration 2.2%

Professional & management 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	10.0%
Natural resources & construction	35.6%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.1%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	33.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 7.7%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 47.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	294	90.7%
Spanish	2	0.7%
Other Indo-European	2	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	324	100.0%
Born in same state	324	100.0%
Born in different state	282	87.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	56	17.3%
French	34	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	1.5%
Dutch	3	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68855

What city is ZIP code 68855 in?

ZIP code 68855 is primarily assigned to Mason City, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68855 in?

ZIP code 68855 falls within Custer County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68855 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 68855 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68855 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 68855 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 68855 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 68855 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 68855?

ZIP code 68855 has an estimated population of 324 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68855 in?

ZIP code 68855 observes the CST timezone.