68658 ZIP Code — Rising City, NE

Butler County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68658 is located in Rising City, Nebraska, within Butler County. It covers approximately 73.11 square miles and serves a population of 682 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68658

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 $161,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,171. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 68658 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

682

population

73.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68658 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68658

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68658. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rising City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68662 Shelby (8.1 mi) 68632 David City (8.2 mi) 68667 Surprise (8.7 mi) 68624 Bellwood (9.4 mi) 68669 Ulysses (9.5 mi) 68666 Stromsburg (14.4 mi) 68439 Staplehurst (15 mi) 68626 Brainard (15.3 mi) 68367 Gresham (15.4 mi) 68651 Osceola (15.5 mi) 68635 Dwight (16 mi) 68014 Bruno (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	682
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	73.11 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.2149
Longitude	-97.2819
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	30.6%	42.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	32.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	33.8%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

682

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$87,171

Median household income

$37,628

Per capita income

$161,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.9%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

256

Housing units

15.0%

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	164	24.0%
18 and over	518	76.0%
65 and over	93	13.6%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	675	98%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1%
Two or more races	7	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.6%	42.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	32.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	33.8%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	21.8%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$87,171

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 33.5%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.9%
Renter occupied	6.1%
Vacant	4.0%
Single-family detached	93.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	1.5%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	11.4%
1939 or earlier	48.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	8.4%
2 vehicles	25.3%
3 or more	64.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.3%
Electricity	24.9%
Propane / LP gas	36.0%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	177	67.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	58	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	20	7.7%
Households with children under 18	78	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	28.7%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	21.2%
Married	62.5%	69.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	3.8%	6.2%
Divorced	6.9%	1.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 21.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	8.6%
Kindergarten	14	8.6%
Elementary school	80	49.1%
High school	41	25.2%
College / grad school	14	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.6%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Retail trade 16.7%

Professional & management 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Other services 5.6%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Construction 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	26.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	16.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.6%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.6%
Public insurance	26.5%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	664	97.4%
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)	680	99.7%
Born in same state	673	98.7%
Born in different state	589	86.4%
Foreign born	7	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	90	13.2%
Italian	32	4.7%
French	31	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	16	2.3%
English	11	1.6%
Polish	11	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68658

What city is ZIP code 68658 in?

ZIP code 68658 is primarily assigned to Rising City, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68658 in?

ZIP code 68658 falls within Butler County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68658 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 68658 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68658?

The median home value in ZIP code 68658 is $161,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 68658?

ZIP code 68658 has an estimated population of 682 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68658?

The median household income in ZIP code 68658 is $87,171, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68658 in?

ZIP code 68658 observes the CST timezone.