68862 ZIP Code — Ord, NE

Valley County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68862 is located in Ord, Nebraska, within Valley County. It covers approximately 299.77 square miles and serves a population of 2,974 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68862

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 $132,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,000. 40% 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 11 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68862 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,974

population

299.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ord	Acceptable
Ord	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68859 North Loup (10.4 mi) 68815 Arcadia (10.8 mi) 68875 Scotia (17.9 mi) 68828 Comstock (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,974
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	299.77 sq mi
Water area	0.87 sq mi
Latitude	41.5673
Longitude	-98.9818
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	45.5%	47.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	12.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,974

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$62,000

Median household income

$34,596

Per capita income

$132,100

Median home value

$497

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

1,169

Housing units

28.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

108

10–14

106

105

15–19

103

20–24

150

25–34

148

153

35–44

151

159

45–54

157

116

55–59

113

110

60–64

108

184

65–74

181

139

75–84

136

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	707	23.8%
18 and over	2,267	76.2%
65 and over	693	23.3%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Two or more races 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,925	98.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.7%
Two or more races	16	0.5%
Black or African American	7	0.2%
Asian	4	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	47.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	12.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$62,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 10.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,100
Median rent / month	$497
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	5.2%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	37.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	30.0%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.5%
Electricity	56.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	696	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	50	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	276	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	236	18.8%
Households with children under 18	352	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	473	37.6%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	21.6%
Married	55.0%	60.4%
Separated	0.3%	0.5%
Widowed	4.8%	9.5%
Divorced	9.3%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	4.4%
Kindergarten	30	4.5%
Elementary school	326	49.2%
High school	133	20.1%
College / grad school	144	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Agriculture & mining 15.8%

Retail trade 12.8%

Professional & management 9.8%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Public administration 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 3.9%

Construction 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.9%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.4

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 10.5%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	206	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	16.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,786	93.7%
Spanish	18	0.6%
Other Indo-European	8	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,932	98.6%
Born in same state	2,932	98.6%
Born in different state	2,433	81.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	42	1.4%
Not a US citizen	34	81.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	271	9.1%
French	252	8.5%
Arab	157	5.3%
Polish	135	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	65	2.2%
Dutch	61	2.1%
German	34	1.1%
Irish	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68862

What city is ZIP code 68862 in?

ZIP code 68862 is primarily assigned to Ord, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68862 in?

ZIP code 68862 falls within Valley County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68862 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 68862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68862?

The median home value in ZIP code 68862 is $132,100.

Does ZIP code 68862 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 68862 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 68862?

ZIP code 68862 has an estimated population of 2,974 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68862 in?

ZIP code 68862 observes the CST timezone.