68757 ZIP Code — Newcastle, NE

Dixon County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68757 is located in Newcastle, Nebraska, within Dixon County. It covers approximately 124.33 square miles and serves a population of 810 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68757

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 $111,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,083. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 38% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68757 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

810

population

124.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68757 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68757

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68757. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newcastle	Acceptable
Newcastle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68770 Ponca (9.7 mi) 68732 Dixon (11.8 mi) 68792 Wynot (11.9 mi) 57069 Vermillion (13.8 mi) 68710 Allen (14.6 mi) 57025 Elk Point (15 mi) 68745 Laurel (15.3 mi) 68785 Waterbury (15.5 mi) 68739 Hartington (16.4 mi) 68727 Coleridge (17.2 mi) 57038 Jefferson (17.3 mi) 68728 Concord (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	810
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	124.33 sq mi
Water area	3.65 sq mi
Latitude	42.6429
Longitude	-96.9275
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	37.2%	44.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	35.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	16.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

810

Population

People per sq mi

52.9

Median age

$72,083

Median household income

$36,613

Per capita income

$111,100

Median home value

$742

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

315

Housing units

31.3%

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	181	22.3%
18 and over	629	77.7%
65 and over	201	24.8%
Median age	52.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	802	99%
Two or more races	8	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.2%	44.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	35.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	16.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.1%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	17.0%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$72,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 34.5%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 26.2%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,100
Median rent / month	$742
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	11.0%
1939 or earlier	34.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	36.3%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	5.6%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	57.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	43.2%
Propane / LP gas	39.2%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	222	68.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	27	8.3%
Households with children under 18	81	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	39.2%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	8.8%
Married	59.7%	76.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	4.8%
Divorced	13.1%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 8.1%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 27.5%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	4.4%
Kindergarten	11	6.0%
Elementary school	108	59.3%
High school	38	20.9%
College / grad school	17	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Manufacturing 19.8%

Retail trade 14.1%

Construction 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	1.6%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.4%
Public insurance	31.1%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	786	97.0%
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)	810	100.0%
Born in same state	810	100.0%
Born in different state	207	25.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	155	19.1%
Polish	117	14.4%
French	49	6%
Dutch	33	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	4	0.5%
Arab	2	0.2%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68757

What city is ZIP code 68757 in?

ZIP code 68757 is primarily assigned to Newcastle, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68757 in?

ZIP code 68757 falls within Dixon County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68757 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 68757 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68757 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 68757 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 68757 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 68757 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68757?

The median home value in ZIP code 68757 is $111,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 68757 in?

ZIP code 68757 observes the CST timezone.