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Stanton County
Pilger, NE
68768
68768 ZIP Code — Pilger, NE
Stanton County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68768 is located in
Pilger ,
Nebraska ,
within Stanton County .
It covers approximately 73.64 square miles and serves a population of
690 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 402/531 .
About ZIP code 68768
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 $178,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $67,917. 35% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 68768 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
690
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
167
Geography
Land area
73.64 sq mi
Water area
0.62 sq mi
Latitude
42.0039
Longitude
-97.1464
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
402/531
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.9%
36.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
28.6%
39.9%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
21.1%
21.7%
22.0%
Over $200k
1.5%
1.6%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$67,917
Median household income
$178,800
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 122 17.7% 18 and over 568 82.3% 65 and over 139 20.1% Median age 43.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.2%
Group Count % White 623 89.9% Two or more races 28 4% Black or African American 22 3.2% Asian 17 2.5% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.9%
36.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
28.6%
39.9%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
21.1%
21.7%
22.0%
Over $200k
1.5%
1.6%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.8% $10k–$15k 8.4% $15k–$25k 5.3% $25k–$35k 7.6% $35k–$50k 6.9% $50k–$75k 21.4% $75k–$100k 20.2% $100k–$150k 14.5% $150k–$200k 4.6% $200k+ 7.3% Median income $67,917
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $178,800 Median rent / month $682 Owner occupied 61.5% Renter occupied 38.5% Vacant 5.4% Single-family detached 93.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.7% 2000–2009 8.7% 1990–1999 5.8% 1980–1989 5.8% 1970–1979 7.9% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 17.3% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 48.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.2% 2 bedrooms 14.8% 3 bedrooms 53.8% 4 bedrooms 23.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.8% 1 vehicle 24.8% 2 vehicles 34.0% 3 or more 40.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 32.4% Electricity 22.9% Propane / LP gas 21.8% Fuel oil 9.5% Wood 8.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 133 50.8% Cohabiting couple 21 8.0% Male householder, no spouse 48 18.3% Female householder, no spouse 60 22.9% Households with children under 18 77 29.4% Households with seniors (65+) 90 34.4% Average household size 2.63
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.5% 26.8% Married 44.6% 52.1% Separated 0.0% 0.6% Widowed 5.4% 8.3% Divorced 3.5% 12.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
34.5%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.7% Bachelor's or higher 17.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 14 8.2% Elementary school 35 20.6% High school 77 45.3% College / grad school 44 25.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
19.9%
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Professional & management
2.2%
Transportation & utilities
1.5%
Public administration
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.9% Service 7.6% Sales & office 16.2% Natural resources & construction 17.3% Production & transportation 18.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.7% Government 8.7% Self-employed 10.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.5% Carpool 12.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 11.5% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 26.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
85.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.1% Retirement income 19.1% Supplemental Security 4.6% Cash public assistance 0.4% Food stamps / SNAP 10.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.4% High blood pressure 36.9% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 10.4% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 7.9% Arthritis 27.1% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.5% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.9% Binge drinking 20.2% No physical activity 22.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.9% Depression 16.2% Fair or poor health 12.1% Poor mental health 11.0% Poor physical health 9.2% No health insurance 13.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.0% Visited dentist 64.6% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 11.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 58 10.2%
Disability % Any disability 5.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 2.1% 65 and over 20.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.6% Public insurance 23.6% No insurance 8.6% Uninsured under 19 7.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 674 97.7% 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) 646 93.6% Born in same state 644 93.3% Born in different state 452 65.5% Foreign born 2 0.3% Naturalized citizen 44 6.4% Not a US citizen 44 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 76 11% Italian 31 4.5% Dutch 10 1.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 9 1.3% Polish 3 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.0% Internet access 95.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68768
What city is ZIP code 68768 in?
ZIP code 68768 is primarily assigned to Pilger, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68768 in?
ZIP code 68768 falls within Stanton County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68768 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 68768 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 68768 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 68768 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68768?
The median home value in ZIP code 68768 is $178,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 68768?
ZIP code 68768 has an estimated population of 690 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68768 in?
ZIP code 68768 observes the CST timezone.
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