68701 ZIP Code — Norfolk, NE
Madison County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68701 is located in Norfolk, Nebraska, within Madison County. It covers approximately 188.53 square miles and serves a population of 31,116 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68701
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $191,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $61,351.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
31,116
population
188.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68701 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68701
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | Acceptable |
| Norfolk | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68715 Battle Creek (8.8 mi)
68767 Pierce (12.4 mi)
68740 Hoskins (12.6 mi)
68752 Meadow Grove (13.1 mi)
68748 Madison (13.9 mi)
68768 Pilger (15.3 mi)
68790 Winside (16.1 mi)
68779 Stanton (16.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,116 |
| Population density | 165 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 188.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.98 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0254 |
| Longitude | -97.4438 |
| 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 | 47.8% | 47.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.3% | 17.5% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
31,116
Population
165
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$61,351
Median household income
$36,585
Per capita income
$191,800
Median home value
$809
Median monthly rent
65.9%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
9,357
Housing units
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,127
Under 5
1,134
1,082
5–9
1,089
1,069
10–14
1,075
995
15–19
1,002
987
20–24
992
2,015
25–34
2,027
1,830
35–44
1,842
1,654
45–54
1,664
1,083
55–59
1,090
1,146
60–64
1,153
1,366
65–74
1,375
661
75–84
665
495
85+
498
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,593 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 23,523 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,060 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.5%
Hispanic or Latino
7.6%
Two or more races
6.8%
Other race
4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Asian
0.9%
Black or African American
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,433 | 78.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,544 | 7.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,280 | 6.8% |
| Other race | 1,397 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 396 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 313 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 297 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.8% | 47.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.3% | 17.5% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.7%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $61,351 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.4%
$50k–$100k
8.5%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
25.6%
$200k–$300k
27.1%
$300k–$500k
15.4%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,800 |
| Median rent / month | $809 |
| Owner occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter occupied | 34.1% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 66.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.5% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 22.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.0% |
| Electricity | 39.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,017 | 47.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 698 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,697 | 21.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,281 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,389 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,365 | 26.5% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 26.7% |
| Married | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
31.3%
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Associate's degree
15.1%
Bachelor's degree
17.3%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 848 | 11.3% |
| Kindergarten | 372 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,154 | 42.1% |
| High school | 1,454 | 19.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,668 | 22.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Manufacturing
17.2%
Retail trade
13.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Construction
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Other services
5.1%
Professional & management
4.9%
Public administration
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.5%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.4% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 20.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.6% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.4% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 4.4% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
13.3%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
22.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.9% |
| Retirement income | 17.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 21.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.8% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,367 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.9% |
| Public insurance | 29.8% |
| No insurance | 7.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,855 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 1,249 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,064 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 133 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,328 | 94.3% |
| Born in same state | 29,211 | 93.9% |
| Born in different state | 21,477 | 69.0% |
| Foreign born | 117 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,788 | 5.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 713 | 39.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,474 | 11.2% |
| French | 1,746 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 1,304 | 4.2% |
| Polish | 540 | 1.7% |
| Dutch | 508 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 179 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 100 | 0.3% |
| German | 66 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 29 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68701
What city is ZIP code 68701 in?
ZIP code 68701 is primarily assigned to Norfolk, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68701 in?
ZIP code 68701 falls within Madison County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68701?
The median home value in ZIP code 68701 is $191,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 68701?
ZIP code 68701 has an estimated population of 31,116 residents, with a density of 165 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68701?
The median household income in ZIP code 68701 is $61,351, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68701 in?
ZIP code 68701 observes the CST timezone.