68652 ZIP Code — Petersburg, NE

Boone County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68652 is located in Petersburg, Nebraska, within Boone County. It covers approximately 144.25 square miles and serves a population of 640 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68652

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 $154,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,130. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68652 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

640

population

144.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68652 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68652

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68652. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Petersburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68636 Elgin (6.2 mi) 68620 Albion (8 mi) 68761 Oakdale (16 mi) 68665 Spalding (16.6 mi) 68726 Clearwater (19.6 mi) 68781 Tilden (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	640
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	144.25 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	41.8500
Longitude	-98.1610
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	53.2%	42.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	19.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

640

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$59,130

Median household income

$32,487

Per capita income

$154,900

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

268

Housing units

15.5%

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	143	22.3%
18 and over	497	77.7%
65 and over	158	24.7%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	621	94.8%
Two or more races	19	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	15	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	42.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	19.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 32.2%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	32.2%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	25.5%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$59,130

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

$1M+ 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,900
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	97.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	46.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	28.9%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	26.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	25.2%
3 or more	53.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.1%
Electricity	25.2%
Propane / LP gas	23.1%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	3.5%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	59.8%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	81	28.3%
Female householder, no spouse	29	10.1%
Households with children under 18	69	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	35.0%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	8.9%
Married	56.4%	72.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	2.2%	5.2%
Divorced	12.8%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 18.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	5.6%
Kindergarten	1	0.7%
Elementary school	89	62.2%
High school	29	20.3%
College / grad school	16	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.8%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Construction 10.2%

Other services 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Professional & management 6.5%

Public administration 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Retail trade 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.7%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	35.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.8%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.2%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.3

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 10.5%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.2%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	17.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	616	96.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	638	99.7%
Born in same state	635	99.2%
Born in different state	539	84.2%
Foreign born	3	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	10%
Polish	27	4.2%
French	21	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	2.2%
Dutch	5	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68652

What city is ZIP code 68652 in?

ZIP code 68652 is primarily assigned to Petersburg, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68652 in?

ZIP code 68652 falls within Boone County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68652 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 68652 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68652?

The median home value in ZIP code 68652 is $154,900.

Does ZIP code 68652 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 68652 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 68652?

ZIP code 68652 has an estimated population of 640 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68652 in?

ZIP code 68652 observes the CST timezone.