68771 ZIP Code — Randolph, NE

Cedar County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68771 is located in Randolph, Nebraska, within Cedar County. It covers approximately 152.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,544 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68771

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 $159,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,976. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% 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 23 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 68771 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,544

population

152.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68771 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68771

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68771. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Randolph	Acceptable
Randolph	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68717 Belden (7.6 mi) 68723 Carroll (9.7 mi) 68765 Osmond (11.8 mi) 68727 Coleridge (11.9 mi) 68740 Hoskins (13.7 mi) 68745 Laurel (14.2 mi) 68786 Wausa (14.6 mi) 68790 Winside (17.2 mi) 68767 Pierce (17.7 mi) 68739 Hartington (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,544
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	152.69 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	42.3736
Longitude	-97.3483
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402/531

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	38.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,544

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$77,976

Median household income

$36,095

Per capita income

$159,200

Median home value

$715

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

493

Housing units

28.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

119

35–44

114

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	416	26.9%
18 and over	1,128	73.1%
65 and over	375	24.3%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,429	88.4%
Two or more races	86	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	73	4.5%
Other race	26	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	38.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$77,976

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,200
Median rent / month	$715
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	89.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	40.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	28.4%
4 bedrooms	36.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	16.2%
2 vehicles	47.3%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.5%
Electricity	18.4%
Propane / LP gas	24.2%
Fuel oil	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	359	60.4%
Cohabiting couple	29	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	100	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	106	17.8%
Households with children under 18	197	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	39.9%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	12.8%
Married	60.6%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	7.3%	15.7%
Divorced	6.9%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 22.6%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	28.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	8.5%
Kindergarten	10	2.9%
Elementary school	192	56.0%
High school	78	22.7%
College / grad school	34	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Other services 4.0%

Professional & management 1.4%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.9%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.5%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	18.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 0.2%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 9.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.7%
Depression	14.7%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.0%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,416	91.7%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,541	99.8%
Born in same state	1,541	99.8%
Born in different state	1,287	83.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	94	6.1%
French	85	5.5%
Arab	54	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	1.2%
Dutch	15	1%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68771

What city is ZIP code 68771 in?

ZIP code 68771 is primarily assigned to Randolph, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68771 in?

ZIP code 68771 falls within Cedar County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68771 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 68771 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 68771 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 68771 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68771?

The median home value in ZIP code 68771 is $159,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 68771?

ZIP code 68771 has an estimated population of 1,544 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68771 in?

ZIP code 68771 observes the CST timezone.