68859 ZIP Code — North Loup, NE

Valley County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68859 is located in North Loup, Nebraska, within Valley County. It covers approximately 99.13 square miles and serves a population of 450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68859

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 $90,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,979. 44% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68859 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

450
population
99.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68859 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
North Loup Acceptable
North Loup Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68875 Scotia (10 mi) 68862 Ord (10.4 mi) 68817 Ashton (13.6 mi) 68835 Elba (15.2 mi) 68815 Arcadia (15.4 mi) 68842 Greeley (17 mi) 68853 Loup City (18.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 450
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 175
Geography
Land area 99.13 sq mi
Water area 0.86 sq mi
Latitude 41.4907
Longitude -98.8088
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 53.3% 47.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 41.3% 35.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 3.9% 12.8% 22.0%
Over $200k 1.5% 4.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

450
Population
5
People per sq mi
50.9
Median age
$46,979
Median household income
$29,114
Per capita income
$90,000
Median home value
$550
Median monthly rent
79.2%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
224
Housing units
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
14
7
5–9
8
1
10–14
2
19
15–19
23
14
20–24
16
23
25–34
27
14
35–44
16
26
45–54
30
16
55–59
19
12
60–64
15
42
65–74
50
16
75–84
18
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187015.6%
18 and over38084.4%
65 and over13630.2%
Median age50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Other race 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
Two or more races 0.2%
GroupCount%
White43494.8%
Hispanic or Latino81.7%
Other race81.7%
Asian71.5%
Two or more races10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.3% 47.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 41.3% 35.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 3.9% 12.8% 22.0%
Over $200k 1.5% 4.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 1.9%
$10k–$15k 7.2%
$15k–$25k 6.8%
$25k–$35k 14.0%
$35k–$50k 22.2%
$50k–$75k 13.5%
$75k–$100k 22.7%
$100k–$150k 7.7%
$150k–$200k 1.9%
$200k+ 1.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.9%
$10k–$15k7.2%
$15k–$25k6.8%
$25k–$35k14.0%
$35k–$50k22.2%
$50k–$75k13.5%
$75k–$100k22.7%
$100k–$150k7.7%
$150k–$200k1.9%
$200k+1.9%
Median income$46,979

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.0%
$50k–$100k 26.2%
$100k–$150k 13.4%
$150k–$200k 20.7%
$200k–$300k 7.3%
$300k–$500k 4.3%
$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$90,000
Median rent / month$550
Owner occupied79.2%
Renter occupied20.8%
Vacant22.5%
Single-family detached87.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.4%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.20

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.6%
2000–20092.6%
1990–19998.6%
1980–19892.6%
1970–19797.5%
1960–19691.9%
1950–195910.1%
1940–194910.9%
1939 or earlier53.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.9%
1 bedroom8.6%
2 bedrooms24.7%
3 bedrooms30.3%
4 bedrooms23.6%
5+ bedrooms10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.9%
1 vehicle22.2%
2 vehicles28.5%
3 or more46.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas42.0%
Electricity35.7%
Propane / LP gas16.4%
Wood5.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10852.2%
Cohabiting couple3115.0%
Male householder, no spouse199.2%
Female householder, no spouse4923.7%
Households with children under 185225.1%
Households with seniors (65+)8842.5%
Average household size2.17

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.3%24.0%
Married62.2%49.8%
Separated0.0%3.6%
Widowed2.7%10.9%
Divorced10.8%11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.0%
HS graduate 37.4%
Some college, no degree 22.8%
Associate's degree 13.2%
Bachelor's degree 13.2%
Graduate / professional 10.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.0%
Bachelor's or higher23.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool66.7%
Kindergarten66.7%
Elementary school1213.3%
High school4145.6%
College / grad school2527.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%
Agriculture & mining 21.4%
Retail trade 7.1%
Professional & management 7.1%
Construction 6.3%
Transportation & utilities 5.8%
Information 5.4%
Finance & real estate 4.9%
Manufacturing 4.5%
Other services 3.1%
Public administration 3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%
Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts47.8%
Service8.5%
Sales & office17.9%
Natural resources & construction9.4%
Production & transportation16.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.6%
Government17.4%
Self-employed12.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.0%
Carpool4.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home9.8%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)17.7

Poverty

All people 9.6%
Under 18 years 4.3%
18 and over 10.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 41.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.0%
Retirement income12.6%
Supplemental Security3.9%
Cash public assistance1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP8.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.1%
High blood pressure39.0%
High cholesterol36.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart disease8.6%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma7.7%
Arthritis28.7%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer9.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.9%
Binge drinking18.8%
No physical activity24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.2%
Depression15.5%
Fair or poor health12.6%
Poor mental health10.3%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.5%
Visited dentist65.0%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss12.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans287.4%
Disability%
Any disability16.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years7.8%
65 and over41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.2%
Public insurance39.6%
No insurance6.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only42494.2%
Spanish71.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages71.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)44398.4%
Born in same state44398.4%
Born in different state37783.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen71.6%
Not a US citizen7100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish4710.4%
French4710.4%
Italian408.9%
AncestryCount%
Dutch204.4%
English132.9%
Arab122.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.0%
Internet access78.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68859

What city is ZIP code 68859 in?

ZIP code 68859 is primarily assigned to North Loup, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68859 in?

ZIP code 68859 falls within Valley County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68859 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 68859 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68859 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 68859 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68859?

The median home value in ZIP code 68859 is $90,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68859?

The median household income in ZIP code 68859 is $46,979, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68859 in?

ZIP code 68859 observes the CST timezone.

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