68756 ZIP Code — Neligh, NE

Antelope County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68756 is located in Neligh, Nebraska, within Antelope County. It covers approximately 121.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,961 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68756

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 $137,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $60,938. The poverty rate of 6% 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,961

population

121.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68756 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68756

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68756. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Neligh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68761 Oakdale (9.3 mi) 68781 Tilden (11 mi) 68769 Plainview (11.8 mi) 68720 Brunswick (12.2 mi) 68726 Clearwater (13.2 mi) 68752 Meadow Grove (16.6 mi) 68636 Elgin (18.9 mi) 68767 Pierce (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,961
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	121.56 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	42.1762
Longitude	-97.9513
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	48.3%	46.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	36.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	15.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,961

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$60,938

Median household income

$32,876

Per capita income

$137,900

Median home value

$896

Median monthly rent

74.6%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

807

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

106

15–19

107

20–24

25–34

114

35–44

115

114

45–54

115

55–59

60–64

116

65–74

118

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	544	27.7%
18 and over	1,417	72.3%
65 and over	473	24.1%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,841	90.2%
Hispanic or Latino	80	3.9%
Two or more races	80	3.9%
Black or African American	17	0.8%
Other race	14	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	46.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	36.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	15.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$60,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,900
Median rent / month	$896
Owner occupied	74.6%
Renter occupied	25.4%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.9%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	21.9%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	31.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	36.9%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	11.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.4%
Electricity	24.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	1.0%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	408	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	38	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	147	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	189	24.2%
Households with children under 18	242	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	313	40.0%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	23.7%
Married	60.5%	51.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	4.0%	10.1%
Divorced	13.2%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 20.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	7.4%
Kindergarten	25	5.1%
Elementary school	181	37.2%
High school	159	32.6%
College / grad school	86	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Retail trade 20.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Public administration 9.4%

Construction 7.3%

Wholesale trade 7.0%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Professional & management 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Information 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.5

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	14.2%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.1%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.8%
Public insurance	30.8%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,823	93.0%
Spanish	42	2.3%
Other Indo-European	40	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,893	96.5%
Born in same state	1,821	92.9%
Born in different state	1,414	72.1%
Foreign born	72	3.7%
Naturalized citizen	68	3.5%
Not a US citizen	15	22.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	289	14.7%
French	129	6.6%
Polish	69	3.5%
Dutch	68	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	35	1.8%
English	12	0.6%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	83.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68756

What city is ZIP code 68756 in?

ZIP code 68756 is primarily assigned to Neligh, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68756 in?

ZIP code 68756 falls within Antelope County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68756 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 68756 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68756?

The median home value in ZIP code 68756 is $137,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 68756?

ZIP code 68756 has an estimated population of 1,961 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68756?

The median household income in ZIP code 68756 is $60,938, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68756 in?

ZIP code 68756 observes the CST timezone.