68971 ZIP Code — Republican City, NE

Harlan County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68971 is located in Republican City, Nebraska, within Harlan County. It covers approximately 94.73 square miles and serves a population of 377 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68971

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,000. 49% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68971 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

377

population

94.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68971 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68971

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68971. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Republican City	Acceptable
Republican City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68920 Alma (5.4 mi) 68966 Orleans (11.2 mi) 68929 Bloomington (12.9 mi) 68947 Hildreth (15.7 mi) 68982 Wilcox (16.2 mi) 68939 Franklin (18.9 mi) 67621 Agra (19 mi) 68977 Stamford (19.1 mi) 67647 Long Island (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	377
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	94.73 sq mi
Water area	9.95 sq mi
Latitude	40.1328
Longitude	-99.2544
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	55.1%	52.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	21.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	18.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.6%	7.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

377

Population

People per sq mi

56.8

Median age

$60,000

Median household income

$37,949

Per capita income

$148,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

612

Housing units

14.7%

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	61	16.2%
18 and over	316	83.8%
65 and over	131	34.7%
Median age	56.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Two or more races 4.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	355	89.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19	4.8%
Two or more races	19	4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	52.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	21.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	18.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.6%	7.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 25.6%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	25.6%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	74.0%
Single-family detached	35.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	64.9%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.9%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	26.3%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	34.6%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	50.6%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.0%
Electricity	37.2%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	46	28.0%
Female householder, no spouse	16	9.8%
Households with children under 18	18	11.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	51.8%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.6%	10.6%
Married	70.1%	77.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.2%	9.9%
Divorced	10.2%	2.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	6.7%
Kindergarten	11	18.3%
Elementary school	15	25.0%
High school	3	5.0%
College / grad school	27	45.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.0%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Retail trade 15.9%

Other services 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Professional & management 2.4%

Construction 1.8%

Manufacturing 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.4%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.6%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	22.9%
Unpaid family workers	2.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	21.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 24.6%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.8%
Retirement income	37.8%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.7%
Depression	15.8%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	10.1%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	15.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.3%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	345	91.5%
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)	377	100.0%
Born in same state	377	100.0%
Born in different state	308	81.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	58	15.4%
Arab	41	10.9%
Italian	19	5%
Dutch	12	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	4	1.1%
English	4	1.1%
Polish	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68971

What city is ZIP code 68971 in?

ZIP code 68971 is primarily assigned to Republican City, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68971 in?

ZIP code 68971 falls within Harlan County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68971 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 68971 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 68971 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 68971 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68971 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 68971 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68971?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 68971 in?

ZIP code 68971 observes the CST timezone.