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Harlan County
Orleans, NE
68966
68966 ZIP Code — Orleans, NE
Harlan County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68966 is located in
Orleans ,
Nebraska ,
within Harlan County .
It covers approximately 138.19 square miles and serves a population of
460 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 308 .
About ZIP code 68966
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 $92,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $64,688. 46% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 68966 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
460
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
083
Geography
Land area
138.19 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
40.1693
Longitude
-99.4613
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
308
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.4%
52.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
33.8%
21.6%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
19.8%
18.8%
22.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
7.3%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$64,688
Median household income
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 95 20.7% 18 and over 365 79.3% 65 and over 141 30.7% Median age 55.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 415 88.9% Asian 28 6% Two or more races 10 2.1% Hispanic or Latino 7 1.5% Other race 4 0.9% Black or African American 2 0.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.4%
52.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
33.8%
21.6%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
19.8%
18.8%
22.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
7.3%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.0% $10k–$15k 7.5% $15k–$25k 13.6% $25k–$35k 4.0% $35k–$50k 10.6% $50k–$75k 17.1% $75k–$100k 14.6% $100k–$150k 23.1% $150k–$200k 3.0% $200k+ 2.5% Median income $64,688
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $92,500 Median rent / month $500 Owner occupied 83.4% Renter occupied 16.6% Vacant 18.1% Single-family detached 86.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.4% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.37
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 2.9% 1990–1999 3.3% 1980–1989 5.3% 1970–1979 14.8% 1960–1969 1.2% 1950–1959 6.6% 1940–1949 9.9% 1939 or earlier 56.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.6% 1 bedroom 9.5% 2 bedrooms 28.8% 3 bedrooms 32.5% 4 bedrooms 24.3% 5+ bedrooms 3.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.0% 1 vehicle 18.1% 2 vehicles 35.2% 3 or more 42.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 61.3% Electricity 26.1% Propane / LP gas 5.0% Wood 5.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 92 46.2% Cohabiting couple 16 8.0% Male householder, no spouse 54 27.1% Female householder, no spouse 37 18.6% Households with children under 18 37 18.6% Households with seniors (65+) 79 39.7% Average household size 2.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.0% 13.1% Married 49.5% 61.3% Separated 2.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.0% 10.5% Divorced 12.5% 15.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.6% Bachelor's or higher 17.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 4.6% Kindergarten 1 1.1% Elementary school 47 54.0% High school 26 29.9% College / grad school 9 10.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.0%
Agriculture & mining
14.7%
Professional & management
7.8%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.5% Service 7.8% Sales & office 23.5% Natural resources & construction 25.5% Production & transportation 17.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.9% Government 12.7% Self-employed 5.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.5% Carpool 6.9% Public transit 1.5% Walk 2.5% Work from home 12.3% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 28.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.7% Retirement income 37.2% Supplemental Security 11.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 10.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.3% High blood pressure 36.1% High cholesterol 35.6% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 8.1% Arthritis 26.7% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 6.8% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.9% Binge drinking 19.3% No physical activity 23.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.5% Depression 16.1% Fair or poor health 12.3% Poor mental health 10.8% Poor physical health 9.6% No health insurance 12.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.5% Visited dentist 65.8% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 11.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 56 15.3%
Disability % Any disability 18.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.8% 65 and over 37.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.2% Public insurance 51.1% No insurance 7.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 442 96.1% Spanish 34 7.7% Other Indo-European 6 1.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 28 6.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 427 92.8% Born in same state 427 92.8% Born in different state 300 65.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 33 7.2% Not a US citizen 5 15.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 54 11.7% French 47 10.2% Arab 16 3.5%
Ancestry Count % English 14 3% Irish 4 0.9% Dutch 2 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.3% Internet access 89.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68966
What city is ZIP code 68966 in?
ZIP code 68966 is primarily assigned to Orleans, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68966 in?
ZIP code 68966 falls within Harlan County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68966 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 68966 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 68966 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 68966 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 68966 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 68966 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 68966 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 68966 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 68966 in?
ZIP code 68966 observes the CST timezone.
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