68860 ZIP Code — Oconto, NE

Custer County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68860 is located in Oconto, Nebraska, within Custer County. It covers approximately 186.99 square miles and serves a population of 266 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68860

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 $58,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,250. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 68860 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

266
population
186.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68860 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68860

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68860. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Oconto Acceptable
Oconto Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68878 Sumner (14.1 mi) 68855 Mason City (18.2 mi) 68858 Miller (19.5 mi) 68814 Ansley (20 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 266
Population density 1 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 041
Geography
Land area 186.99 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 41.1330
Longitude -99.6645
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 46.9% 46.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 40.8% 32.9% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 11.6% 16.4% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.7% 4.0% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

266
Population
1
People per sq mi
49.8
Median age
$61,250
Median household income
$31,597
Per capita income
$58,600
Median home value
$483
Median monthly rent
81.2%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
130
Housing units
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
3
11
5–9
8
7
10–14
5
6
15–19
5
15
20–24
12
3
25–34
2
21
35–44
15
15
45–54
11
9
55–59
7
14
60–64
10
33
65–74
24
9
75–84
7
6
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184617.3%
18 and over22082.7%
65 and over8331.2%
Median age49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.4%
Two or more races 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
GroupCount%
White23579.4%
Two or more races3110.5%
Hispanic or Latino3010.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.9% 46.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 40.8% 32.9% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 11.6% 16.4% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.7% 4.0% 5.2%
Under $10k 5.1%
$10k–$15k 3.6%
$15k–$25k 15.9%
$25k–$35k 9.4%
$35k–$50k 8.7%
$50k–$75k 29.0%
$75k–$100k 9.4%
$100k–$150k 18.1%
$200k+ 0.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.1%
$10k–$15k3.6%
$15k–$25k15.9%
$25k–$35k9.4%
$35k–$50k8.7%
$50k–$75k29.0%
$75k–$100k9.4%
$100k–$150k18.1%
$200k+0.7%
Median income$61,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.9%
$50k–$100k 50.9%
$100k–$150k 9.8%
$150k–$200k 5.4%
$200k–$300k 5.4%
$300k–$500k 10.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$58,600
Median rent / month$483
Owner occupied81.2%
Renter occupied18.8%
Vacant11.5%
Single-family detached80.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes19.2%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)1.96

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.9%
2000–200914.7%
1990–19991.3%
1980–19893.2%
1970–197912.2%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19596.4%
1940–194912.8%
1939 or earlier47.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.6%
2 bedrooms26.3%
3 bedrooms42.3%
4 bedrooms23.1%
5+ bedrooms7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.8%
1 vehicle15.9%
2 vehicles26.8%
3 or more51.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.1%
Electricity26.1%
Propane / LP gas60.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5640.6%
Cohabiting couple2417.4%
Male householder, no spouse4129.7%
Female householder, no spouse1712.3%
Households with children under 182215.9%
Households with seniors (65+)6950.0%
Average household size1.93

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.2%17.2%
Married48.8%53.5%
Separated1.6%6.1%
Widowed0.0%12.1%
Divorced29.5%11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 1.1%
HS graduate 23.7%
Some college, no degree 33.7%
Associate's degree 20.0%
Bachelor's degree 17.9%
Graduate / professional 1.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.8%
Bachelor's or higher19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool713.5%
Kindergarten1528.8%
Elementary school1121.2%
High school1630.8%
College / grad school35.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 42.1%
Other services 19.8%
Education & healthcare 8.7%
Public administration 8.7%
Manufacturing 6.3%
Retail trade 4.8%
Construction 4.0%
Transportation & utilities 3.2%
Wholesale trade 0.8%
Finance & real estate 0.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.6%
Service1.6%
Sales & office28.6%
Natural resources & construction33.3%
Production & transportation7.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.8%
Government15.1%
Self-employed7.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone71.2%
Carpool15.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.8%
Work from home7.2%
Other means1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)25.5

Poverty

All people 9.4%
Under 18 years 4.3%
18 and over 10.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.7%
Retirement income21.0%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP12.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.8%
High blood pressure37.5%
High cholesterol37.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma7.9%
Arthritis28.9%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease6.8%
Cancer8.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.8%
Binge drinking19.1%
No physical activity23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.7%
Depression15.8%
Fair or poor health12.5%
Poor mental health10.4%
Poor physical health10.0%
No health insurance12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.8%
Visited dentist66.2%
Cholesterol screening90.6%
Teeth loss11.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2712.3%
Disability%
Any disability18.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years9.5%
65 and over43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.8%
Public insurance41.7%
No insurance7.9%
Uninsured under 198.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only25997.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)25194.4%
Born in same state25194.4%
Born in different state21480.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen155.6%
Not a US citizen15100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian3412.8%
French269.8%
Arab176.4%
AncestryCount%
Dutch20.8%
German10.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access51.9%
Internet access78.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68860

What city is ZIP code 68860 in?

ZIP code 68860 is primarily assigned to Oconto, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68860 in?

ZIP code 68860 falls within Custer County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68860 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 68860 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68860 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 68860 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 68860 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 68860 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68860 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 68860 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 68860 in?

ZIP code 68860 observes the CST timezone.

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