68422 ZIP Code — Pickrell, NE

Gage County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68422 is located in Pickrell, Nebraska, within Gage County. It covers approximately 51.72 square miles and serves a population of 718 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68422

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 $262,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,091) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

718

population

51.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68422

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pickrell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68331 Cortland (4.6 mi) 68357 Filley (9.2 mi) 68328 Clatonia (9.2 mi) 68358 Firth (9.4 mi) 68301 Adams (10 mi) 68310 Beatrice (10.2 mi) 68341 De Witt (11.3 mi) 68368 Hallam (13.1 mi) 68372 Hickman (15.3 mi) 68404 Martell (15.4 mi) 68332 Crab Orchard (15.9 mi) 68318 Blue Springs (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	718
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	51.72 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	40.4000
Longitude	-96.6902
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	23.0%	48.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	31.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	17.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.8%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

718

Population

People per sq mi

32.8

Median age

$64,091

Median household income

$35,046

Per capita income

$262,700

Median home value

$1,105

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

1.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

216

Housing units

24.1%

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	191	26.6%
18 and over	527	73.4%
65 and over	105	14.6%
Median age	32.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	702	97.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	1.9%
Two or more races	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.0%	48.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	31.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	17.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.8%	2.9%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 1.5%

$35k–$50k 24.4%

$50k–$75k 30.1%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	1.5%
$35k–$50k	24.4%
$50k–$75k	30.1%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$64,091

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 32.4%

$300k–$500k 30.1%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$262,700
Median rent / month	$1,105
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	99.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	0.8%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	24.1%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	11.3%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.9%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	30.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.3%
2 vehicles	49.2%
3 or more	45.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.4%
Electricity	61.7%
Propane / LP gas	28.6%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	183	68.8%
Cohabiting couple	40	15.0%
Male householder, no spouse	30	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	13	4.9%
Households with children under 18	95	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	79	29.7%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	20.9%
Married	61.7%	74.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.7%
Divorced	7.6%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.0%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	10.5%
Kindergarten	15	8.7%
Elementary school	55	32.0%
High school	47	27.3%
College / grad school	37	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Retail trade 18.6%

Other services 15.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.3%

Construction 8.5%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Public administration 4.4%

Information 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.1%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	27.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	19.7%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 1.0%

Under 18 years 1.6%

18 and over 0.8%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.7%
Retirement income	16.2%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	10.5%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	13.1%
18–64 years	3.3%
65 and over	18.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.8%
Public insurance	21.3%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	670	93.3%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	718	100.0%
Born in same state	713	99.3%
Born in different state	628	87.5%
Foreign born	5	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	67	9.3%
Italian	64	8.9%
French	49	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	2.9%
Polish	10	1.4%
Dutch	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	98.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68422

What city is ZIP code 68422 in?

ZIP code 68422 is primarily assigned to Pickrell, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68422 in?

ZIP code 68422 falls within Gage County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68422 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 68422 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 68422?

ZIP code 68422 has an estimated population of 718 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68422?

The median household income in ZIP code 68422 is $64,091, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68422?

The median home value in ZIP code 68422 is $262,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 68422 in?

ZIP code 68422 observes the CST timezone.