68764 ZIP Code — Orchard, NE

Antelope County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68764 is located in Orchard, Nebraska, within Antelope County. It covers approximately 132.19 square miles and serves a population of 788 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68764

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 $101,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,250. 47% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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 68764 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

788

population

132.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68764 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68764

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68764. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orchard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68766 Page (8.8 mi) 68720 Brunswick (12.4 mi) 68783 Verdigre (16.4 mi) 68742 Inman (18 mi) 68729 Creighton (18.4 mi) 68726 Clearwater (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	788
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	132.19 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	42.4079
Longitude	-98.2209
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	53.1%	46.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	36.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	15.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

788

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$66,250

Median household income

$31,159

Per capita income

$101,000

Median home value

$495

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

295

Housing units

19.4%

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	217	27.5%
18 and over	571	72.5%
65 and over	175	22.2%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	768	96.7%
Two or more races	12	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.8%
Other race	6	0.8%
Black or African American	1	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	46.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	36.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	15.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$66,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 35.3%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 15.9%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,000
Median rent / month	$495
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	98.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	35.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	28.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	12.9%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	40.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.0%
Electricity	33.6%
Propane / LP gas	22.9%
Wood	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	180	66.4%
Cohabiting couple	10	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	32	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	49	18.1%
Households with children under 18	74	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	38.4%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.5%	18.3%
Married	54.6%	65.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	9.7%
Divorced	3.1%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.1%
Kindergarten	25	12.9%
Elementary school	125	64.4%
High school	33	17.0%
College / grad school	7	3.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 42.2%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Retail trade 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Public administration 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Professional & management 3.6%

Other services 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Construction 0.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	30.3%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.6%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	26.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.7%
Carpool	20.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	22.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	17.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	753	95.6%
Spanish	61	8.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	61	8.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	785	99.6%
Born in same state	784	99.5%
Born in different state	623	79.1%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	75	9.5%
French	63	8%
English	56	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	4.1%
Dutch	3	0.4%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68764

What city is ZIP code 68764 in?

ZIP code 68764 is primarily assigned to Orchard, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68764 in?

ZIP code 68764 falls within Antelope County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68764 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 68764 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 68764 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 68764 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68764?

The median home value in ZIP code 68764 is $101,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 68764?

ZIP code 68764 has an estimated population of 788 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68764 in?

ZIP code 68764 observes the CST timezone.