68042 ZIP Code — Memphis, NE
Saunders County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68042 is located in Memphis, Nebraska, within Saunders County. It covers approximately 0.86 square miles and serves a population of 96 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.
96
population
0.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68042 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68042
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Memphis | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 96 |
| Population density | 112 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 155 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0959 |
| Longitude | -96.4317 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402/531 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 60.0% | 33.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 34.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.0% | 28.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 10.0% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
96
Population
112
People per sq mi
22.8
Median age
$36,786
Median household income
$24,838
Per capita income
$143,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
65.8%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
54
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
6
2
5–9
2
5
10–14
4
14
20–24
12
7
25–34
7
2
35–44
2
2
45–54
2
1
55–59
1
4
60–64
4
5
65–74
4
2
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25 | 26.0% |
| 18 and over | 71 | 74.0% |
| 65 and over | 13 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 22.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.4%
Two or more races
25.7%
Hispanic or Latino
11.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 62.4% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 25.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 11.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 60.0% | 33.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 34.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.0% | 28.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 10.0% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
7.9%
$15k–$25k
2.6%
$25k–$35k
13.2%
$35k–$50k
42.1%
$50k–$75k
7.9%
$100k–$150k
7.9%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 42.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $36,786 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.0%
$50k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
16.0%
$200k–$300k
32.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter occupied | 34.2% |
| Vacant | 43.3% |
| Single-family detached | 44.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 55.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.96 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 28.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 50.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 42.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 13.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 39.5% |
| Wood | 42.1% |
| No fuel used | 5.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16 | 42.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 14 | 36.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4 | 10.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4 | 10.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8 | 21.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 11 | 28.9% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 56.1% | 33.3% |
| Married | 34.1% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
48.9%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
24.4%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 12 | 92.3% |
| High school | 1 | 7.7% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
49.0%
Other services
18.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Education & healthcare
6.1%
Retail trade
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.7% |
| Service | 26.5% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.3% |
| Production & transportation | 6.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 18.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.3% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.3% |
| Work from home | 2.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.8% |
| Retirement income | 10.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 28.6% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 7.8% |
| Arthritis | 21.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 25.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.4% |
| Depression | 16.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.4% |
| Poor mental health | 11.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.2% |
| Visited dentist | 70.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 19.0% |
| 65 and over | 30.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.7% |
| Public insurance | 31.3% |
| No insurance | 3.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 84 | 87.5% |
| 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) | 96 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 96 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 68 | 70.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 15 | 15.6% |
| French | 6 | 6.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 2 | 2.1% |
| Arab | 2 | 2.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 92.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68042
What city is ZIP code 68042 in?
ZIP code 68042 is primarily assigned to Memphis, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68042 in?
ZIP code 68042 falls within Saunders County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68042 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 68042 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68042?
The median home value in ZIP code 68042 is $143,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68042?
The median household income in ZIP code 68042 is $36,786, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 68042?
ZIP code 68042 has an estimated population of 96 residents, with a density of 112 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68042 in?
ZIP code 68042 observes the CST timezone.