68967 ZIP Code — Oxford, NE
Furnas County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68967 is located in Oxford, Nebraska, within Furnas County. It covers approximately 190.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,150 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
About ZIP code 68967
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 $112,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $58,403.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,150
population
190.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68967 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68967
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68967. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oxford | Acceptable |
| Oxford | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68936 Edison (9 mi)
68966 Orleans (10.4 mi)
68977 Stamford (11.1 mi)
68922 Arapahoe (14.1 mi)
68926 Beaver City (14.1 mi)
68920 Alma (16 mi)
68927 Bertrand (18.7 mi)
68949 Holdrege (19.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,150 |
| Population density | 6 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 190.84 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.2486 |
| Longitude | -99.6298 |
| 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 | 45.2% | 44.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.9% | 37.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.7% | 15.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
1,150
Population
6
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$58,403
Median household income
$30,524
Per capita income
$112,700
Median home value
$941
Median monthly rent
76.0%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
479
Housing units
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
36
Under 5
29
41
5–9
34
51
10–14
42
43
15–19
35
56
20–24
46
55
25–34
46
76
35–44
63
108
45–54
89
26
55–59
22
41
60–64
33
69
65–74
57
26
75–84
21
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 301 | 26.2% |
| 18 and over | 849 | 73.8% |
| 65 and over | 178 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Two or more races
4.5%
Other race
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Black or African American
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,029 | 84.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 | 5.2% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 38 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.2% | 44.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.9% | 37.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.7% | 15.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
13.2%
$25k–$35k
2.6%
$35k–$50k
21.8%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
2.6%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 21.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $58,403 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.3%
$50k–$100k
22.3%
$100k–$150k
22.0%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k–$300k
20.4%
$300k–$500k
9.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,700 |
| Median rent / month | $941 |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% |
| Vacant | 17.8% |
| Single-family detached | 93.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.0% |
| 3 or more | 27.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.3% |
| Electricity | 26.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.9% |
| Wood | 5.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 289 | 58.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 28 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 78 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 96 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 171 | 34.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 157 | 32.0% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.0% | 12.6% |
| Married | 61.1% | 65.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 15.7% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
10.0%
HS graduate
21.2%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
14.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 14 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 24 | 10.3% |
| Elementary school | 118 | 50.9% |
| High school | 70 | 30.2% |
| College / grad school | 6 | 2.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.1%
Manufacturing
12.8%
Agriculture & mining
11.9%
Retail trade
10.0%
Construction
7.0%
Wholesale trade
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Professional & management
3.3%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
0.8%
Other services
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.7% |
| Service | 9.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.8% |
| Production & transportation | 26.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.3% |
| Government | 18.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.9% |
| Carpool | 12.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
| Other means | 3.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.5 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
20.3%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
91.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 7.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| High blood pressure | 38.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.9% |
| Visited dentist | 61.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 47 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 50.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.3% |
| Public insurance | 29.5% |
| No insurance | 9.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,085 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 32 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 32 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,105 | 96.1% |
| Born in same state | 1,105 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 836 | 72.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 45 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 8 | 17.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 103 | 9% |
| Italian | 87 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 49 | 4.3% |
| English | 34 | 3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 34 | 3% |
| Dutch | 28 | 2.4% |
| Irish | 3 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.7% |
| Internet access | 88.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68967
What city is ZIP code 68967 in?
ZIP code 68967 is primarily assigned to Oxford, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68967 in?
ZIP code 68967 falls within Furnas County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68967?
The median home value in ZIP code 68967 is $112,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 68967?
ZIP code 68967 has an estimated population of 1,150 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68967?
The median household income in ZIP code 68967 is $58,403, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68967 in?
ZIP code 68967 observes the CST timezone.