68761 ZIP Code — Oakdale, NE

Antelope County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68761 is located in Oakdale, Nebraska, within Antelope County. It covers approximately 57.21 square miles and serves a population of 372 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68761

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 $52,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,500. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68761 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

372

population

57.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68761 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68761

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68761. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oakdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68781 Tilden (6.9 mi) 68756 Neligh (9.3 mi) 68636 Elgin (10.3 mi) 68726 Clearwater (12.1 mi) 68752 Meadow Grove (15.3 mi) 68652 Petersburg (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	372
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	57.21 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	42.0459
Longitude	-97.9959
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	50.9%	46.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	36.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	15.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

372

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$72,500

Median household income

$30,098

Per capita income

$52,100

Median home value

$820

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

200

Housing units

10.0%

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	66	17.7%
18 and over	306	82.3%
65 and over	92	24.7%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Black or African American 2.9%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	347	91.8%
Black or African American	11	2.9%
Two or more races	7	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1.6%
Asian	4	1.1%
Other race	3	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	46.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	36.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	15.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	28.7%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$72,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.3%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$52,100
Median rent / month	$820
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	25.8%
Single-family detached	96.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	61.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	37.1%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	26.8%
3 or more	43.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.0%
Electricity	22.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.9%
Wood	18.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	79	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	15	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	36	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	34	20.7%
Households with children under 18	32	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	32.9%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	38.1%
Married	53.5%	49.4%
Separated	3.9%	0.0%
Widowed	6.5%	4.2%
Divorced	7.7%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 16.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	7.1%
Kindergarten	10	14.3%
Elementary school	23	32.9%
High school	21	30.0%
College / grad school	11	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Retail trade 18.3%

Construction 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Professional & management 8.6%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Public administration 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Other services 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	17.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 22.7%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	12.1%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	21.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	357	96.0%
Spanish	4	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	368	98.9%
Born in same state	368	98.9%
Born in different state	290	78.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.1%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	62	16.7%
French	52	14%
Dutch	21	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	2.2%
Polish	6	1.6%
English	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68761

What city is ZIP code 68761 in?

ZIP code 68761 is primarily assigned to Oakdale, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68761 in?

ZIP code 68761 falls within Antelope County, Nebraska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68761?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 68761 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 68761 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68761 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 68761 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68761?

15% of residents in ZIP code 68761 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 68761 in?

ZIP code 68761 observes the CST timezone.