68866 ZIP Code — Pleasanton, NE

Buffalo County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68866 is located in Pleasanton, Nebraska, within Buffalo County. It covers approximately 109.95 square miles and serves a population of 1,002 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68866

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 $183,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,481. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68866 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,002

population

109.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68866 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68866

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68866. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pleasanton	Acceptable
Pleasanton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68870 Riverdale (8 mi) 68812 Amherst (9.3 mi) 68858 Miller (12.4 mi) 68869 Ravenna (14.4 mi) 68845 Kearney (15.6 mi) 68847 Kearney (15.7 mi) 68852 Litchfield (16.7 mi) 68871 Rockville (17.8 mi) 68855 Mason City (17.9 mi) 68849 Kearney (18.1 mi) 68840 Gibbon (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,002
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	109.95 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.9595
Longitude	-99.1312
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	42.1%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	23.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,002

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$70,481

Median household income

$31,077

Per capita income

$183,000

Median home value

$566

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

0.2%

Unemployment

309

Housing units

28.6%

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	276	27.5%
18 and over	726	72.5%
65 and over	192	19.2%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	983	96.5%
Two or more races	19	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	17	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	23.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	25.6%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$70,481

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 17.3%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,000
Median rent / month	$566
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	0.8%
Single-family detached	94.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	28.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.1%
Electricity	47.8%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	239	62.4%
Cohabiting couple	13	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	50	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	81	21.1%
Households with children under 18	117	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	33.2%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	19.2%
Married	66.2%	65.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	6.3%
Divorced	5.7%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 20.1%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 22.9%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	6.1%
Kindergarten	12	4.0%
Elementary school	139	46.8%
High school	85	28.6%
College / grad school	43	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Construction 18.2%

Agriculture & mining 11.1%

Retail trade 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Other services 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Information 4.7%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Professional & management 3.4%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	24.3%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 24.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	15.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	941	93.9%
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)	1,002	100.0%
Born in same state	1,002	100.0%
Born in different state	900	89.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	114	11.4%
Italian	76	7.6%
Arab	22	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	1.9%
Dutch	13	1.3%
English	5	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68866

What city is ZIP code 68866 in?

ZIP code 68866 is primarily assigned to Pleasanton, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68866 in?

ZIP code 68866 falls within Buffalo County, Nebraska.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68866?

The median home value in ZIP code 68866 is $183,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 68866?

ZIP code 68866 has an estimated population of 1,002 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68866?

The median household income in ZIP code 68866 is $70,481, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68866 in?

ZIP code 68866 observes the CST timezone.