68865 ZIP Code — Phillips, NE
Hamilton County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68865 is located in Phillips, Nebraska, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 60.24 square miles and serves a population of 923 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308/402.
About ZIP code 68865
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $97,188.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
923
population
60.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68865 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68865
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Phillips | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68801 Grand Island (5.1 mi)
68827 Chapman (8.6 mi)
68818 Aurora (9.7 mi)
68841 Giltner (10.2 mi)
68854 Marquette (11.5 mi)
68803 Grand Island (13.5 mi)
68810 Alda (14.1 mi)
68832 Doniphan (14.4 mi)
68872 Saint Libory (14.9 mi)
68843 Hampton (15.4 mi)
68980 Trumbull (17.1 mi)
68846 Hordville (19.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 923 |
| Population density | 15 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 60.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.62 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9083 |
| Longitude | -98.1880 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 308/402 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.1% | 32.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.7% | 35.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.4% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
923
Population
15
People per sq mi
49.8
Median age
$97,188
Median household income
$45,063
Per capita income
$237,900
Median home value
$748
Median monthly rent
83.7%
Home ownership
9.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
399
Housing units
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
28
Under 5
21
16
5–9
11
14
10–14
10
31
15–19
23
27
20–24
20
64
25–34
48
50
35–44
37
64
45–54
48
61
55–59
46
42
60–64
32
99
65–74
74
32
75–84
24
1
85+
0
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 123 | 13.3% |
| 18 and over | 800 | 86.7% |
| 65 and over | 230 | 24.9% |
| Median age | 49.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.9%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 843 | 85.9% |
| Two or more races | 76 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.1% | 32.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.7% | 35.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.4% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
0.2%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
2.4%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
18.9%
$100k–$150k
38.6%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k+
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 38.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.4% |
| $200k+ | 7.7% |
| Median income | $97,188 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
6.3%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
16.0%
$200k–$300k
18.6%
$300k–$500k
20.6%
$500k–$1M
18.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,900 |
| Median rent / month | $748 |
| Owner occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter occupied | 16.3% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
| Single-family detached | 95.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 7.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 17.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.4% |
| 3 or more | 40.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.4% |
| Electricity | 28.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.5% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 294 | 70.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 17 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 51 | 12.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 55 | 13.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 114 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 162 | 38.8% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.4% | 5.0% |
| Married | 68.7% | 75.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
31.6%
Some college, no degree
28.0%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 45 | 42.5% |
| High school | 40 | 37.7% |
| College / grad school | 13 | 12.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.7%
Manufacturing
18.9%
Finance & real estate
13.5%
Wholesale trade
9.3%
Retail trade
6.4%
Construction
5.4%
Public administration
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Other services
1.5%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.9% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 16.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.9% |
| Government | 9.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.4% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 2.6% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.2%
Under 18 years
18.7%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
6.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.1% |
| Retirement income | 28.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.6% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 68.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 66 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.2% |
| 65 and over | 24.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.9% |
| Public insurance | 34.1% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 874 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 18 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 17 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 906 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 899 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 719 | 77.9% |
| Foreign born | 7 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 17 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 9 | 52.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 116 | 12.6% |
| Italian | 109 | 11.8% |
| English | 33 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 33 | 3.6% |
| Polish | 18 | 2% |
| Dutch | 11 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.2% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68865
What city is ZIP code 68865 in?
ZIP code 68865 is primarily assigned to Phillips, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68865 in?
ZIP code 68865 falls within Hamilton County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68865 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 68865 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 68865?
ZIP code 68865 has an estimated population of 923 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68865?
The median household income in ZIP code 68865 is $97,188, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68865?
The median home value in ZIP code 68865 is $237,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 68865 in?
ZIP code 68865 observes the CST timezone.