68858 ZIP Code — Miller, NE

Buffalo County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68858 is located in Miller, Nebraska, within Buffalo County. It covers approximately 62.95 square miles and serves a population of 390 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68858

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,139. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68858 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

390

population

62.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68858 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68858

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68858. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Miller	Acceptable
Miller	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68812 Amherst (5.6 mi) 68878 Sumner (8.9 mi) 68866 Pleasanton (12.4 mi) 68870 Riverdale (14.7 mi) 68855 Mason City (15.2 mi) 68863 Overton (15.6 mi) 68836 Elm Creek (16.5 mi) 68845 Kearney (17.7 mi) 68860 Oconto (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	390
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	62.95 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.9596
Longitude	-99.3688
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	35.8%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	23.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

390

Population

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$70,139

Median household income

$29,197

Per capita income

$151,800

Median home value

$806

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

172

Housing units

34.3%

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	124	31.8%
18 and over	266	68.2%
65 and over	90	23.1%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 4.6%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	367	89.7%
Hispanic or Latino	19	4.6%
Other race	19	4.6%
Black or African American	4	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	23.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 28.1%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	28.1%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$70,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.4%

$50k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,800
Median rent / month	$806
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	31.9%
Single-family detached	93.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	34.3%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	27.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	51.0%
3 bedrooms	26.0%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Electricity	54.0%
Propane / LP gas	33.1%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	7	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	13	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	29	20.9%
Households with children under 18	61	43.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	39.6%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	7.0%
Married	70.7%	70.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	0.0%	10.9%
Divorced	5.7%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 23.4%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 26.6%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	34.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	12.7%
Kindergarten	10	9.8%
Elementary school	75	73.5%
High school	4	3.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 40.5%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Transportation & utilities 15.0%

Retail trade 7.0%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Professional & management 2.5%

Construction 2.0%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.5%
Service	6.0%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	28.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.5%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	17.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.0%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 4.0%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.0%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	48.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.9%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	355	91.0%
Spanish	15	4.2%
Other Indo-European	15	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	376	96.4%
Born in same state	375	96.2%
Born in different state	353	90.5%
Foreign born	1	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	14	3.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	63	16.2%
English	51	13.1%
Italian	36	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	29	7.4%
Arab	7	1.8%
Polish	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68858

What city is ZIP code 68858 in?

ZIP code 68858 is primarily assigned to Miller, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68858 in?

ZIP code 68858 falls within Buffalo County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68858 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 68858 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 68858 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 68858 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68858?

The median home value in ZIP code 68858 is $151,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 68858?

ZIP code 68858 has an estimated population of 390 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68858 in?

ZIP code 68858 observes the CST timezone.