68647 ZIP Code — Monroe, NE
Platte County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68647 is located in Monroe, Nebraska, within Platte County. It covers approximately 62.10 square miles and serves a population of 768 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68647
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 $185,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $95,527. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
768
population
62.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68647 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68647
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68647. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Monroe | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68653 Platte Center (7.3 mi)
68640 Genoa (12 mi)
68601 Columbus (12.4 mi)
68663 Silver Creek (12.7 mi)
68642 Humphrey (13.1 mi)
68644 Lindsay (15.1 mi)
68631 Creston (16.6 mi)
68651 Osceola (16.6 mi)
68660 Saint Edward (18.3 mi)
68662 Shelby (18.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 768 |
| Population density | 12 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 141 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 62.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4967 |
| Longitude | -97.5994 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.9% | 41.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 54.6% | 36.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.6% | 17.7% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
768
Population
12
People per sq mi
48.1
Median age
$95,527
Median household income
$36,159
Per capita income
$185,800
Median home value
$880
Median monthly rent
90.4%
Home ownership
4.0%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unemployment
314
Housing units
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
32
Under 5
21
21
5–9
14
18
10–14
12
73
15–19
48
7
20–24
5
49
25–34
33
22
35–44
15
77
45–54
51
34
55–59
22
72
60–64
48
32
65–74
21
20
75–84
14
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 237 | 30.9% |
| 18 and over | 531 | 69.1% |
| 65 and over | 94 | 12.2% |
| Median age | 48.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.8%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Black or African American
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 751 | 97.8% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.9% | 41.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 54.6% | 36.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.6% | 17.7% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.0%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
2.4%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
35.8%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 35.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $95,527 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
18.1%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k–$300k
37.0%
$300k–$500k
9.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,800 |
| Median rent / month | $880 |
| Owner occupied | 90.4% |
| Renter occupied | 9.6% |
| Vacant | 14.3% |
| Single-family detached | 96.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 48.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 66.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.5% |
| 3 or more | 62.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.5% |
| Electricity | 65.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 5.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 219 | 74.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 11 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 47 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 16 | 5.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 125 | 42.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 58 | 19.8% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.7% | 9.2% |
| Married | 55.7% | 82.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.2%
HS graduate
27.9%
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Associate's degree
21.5%
Bachelor's degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 16 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 8.3% |
| Elementary school | 39 | 19.0% |
| High school | 126 | 61.5% |
| College / grad school | 7 | 3.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
33.2%
Education & healthcare
30.5%
Agriculture & mining
10.6%
Retail trade
5.2%
Other services
4.7%
Professional & management
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Construction
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Public administration
1.5%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.6% |
| Service | 9.6% |
| Sales & office | 11.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.0% |
| Production & transportation | 30.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.1% |
| Government | 10.1% |
| Self-employed | 10.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 90.5% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 1.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
4.0%
Under 18 years
4.6%
18 and over
3.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
40.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.9% |
| Retirement income | 14.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| High blood pressure | 34.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 23.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.1% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 11.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 9.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 18 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 and over | 45.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.1% |
| Public insurance | 20.6% |
| No insurance | 2.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 715 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 3 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 762 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 760 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 694 | 90.4% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 6 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 229 | 29.8% |
| Italian | 66 | 8.6% |
| French | 49 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 18 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 0.5% |
| German | 1 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68647
What city is ZIP code 68647 in?
ZIP code 68647 is primarily assigned to Monroe, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68647 in?
ZIP code 68647 falls within Platte County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68647 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 68647 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 68647 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 68647 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68647?
The median home value in ZIP code 68647 is $185,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 68647?
ZIP code 68647 has an estimated population of 768 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68647 in?
ZIP code 68647 observes the CST timezone.