68870 ZIP Code — Riverdale, NE
Buffalo County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68870 is located in Riverdale, Nebraska, within Buffalo County. It covers approximately 44.27 square miles and serves a population of 602 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
About ZIP code 68870
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 $206,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,221. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
602
population
44.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68870 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68870
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68870. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Riverdale | Acceptable |
| Riverdale | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68866 Pleasanton (8 mi)
68845 Kearney (8.1 mi)
68847 Kearney (8.9 mi)
68812 Amherst (9.3 mi)
68849 Kearney (10.2 mi)
68840 Gibbon (14.4 mi)
68858 Miller (14.7 mi)
68836 Elm Creek (14.9 mi)
68869 Ravenna (16.5 mi)
68876 Shelton (19.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 602 |
| Population density | 14 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 44.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8444 |
| Longitude | -99.1313 |
| 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 | 20.9% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.8% | 33.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.8% | 23.4% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
602
Population
14
People per sq mi
34.0
Median age
$80,221
Median household income
$29,419
Per capita income
$206,000
Median home value
$1,083
Median monthly rent
90.1%
Home ownership
2.2%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
223
Housing units
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
Under 5
6
50
5–9
38
45
10–14
35
19
15–19
14
18
20–24
14
35
25–34
27
58
35–44
45
31
45–54
23
8
55–59
7
21
60–64
16
24
65–74
18
19
75–84
14
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 204 | 33.9% |
| 18 and over | 398 | 66.1% |
| 65 and over | 84 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 34.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Two or more races
0.5%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 587 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 8 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.5% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.9% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.8% | 33.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.8% | 23.4% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.0%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
3.0%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
23.6%
$75k–$100k
22.2%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 22.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $80,221 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
19.7%
$150k–$200k
17.5%
$200k–$300k
20.2%
$300k–$500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
18.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $206,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,083 |
| Owner occupied | 90.1% |
| Renter occupied | 9.9% |
| Vacant | 16.5% |
| Single-family detached | 86.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 14.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.09 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 21.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% |
| 3 or more | 47.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.8% |
| Electricity | 38.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.3% |
| Wood | 3.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 144 | 70.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 16 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 17 | 8.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 26 | 12.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 85 | 41.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 56 | 27.6% |
| Average household size | 2.97 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.1% | 24.4% |
| Married | 69.2% | 66.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 3.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.3%
HS graduate
18.0%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Associate's degree
22.3%
Bachelor's degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 10 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 7.9% |
| Elementary school | 131 | 64.9% |
| High school | 41 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 2.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Agriculture & mining
11.6%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Other services
7.8%
Retail trade
7.5%
Construction
6.5%
Professional & management
6.1%
Information
5.8%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.7%
Public administration
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.7% |
| Service | 10.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.6% |
| Production & transportation | 19.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
Poverty
All people
2.2%
Under 18 years
1.5%
18 and over
2.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
20.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.1% |
| Retirement income | 18.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 22.5% |
| No physical activity | 18.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.1% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.0% |
| Poor mental health | 11.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.1% |
| Visited dentist | 70.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.5% |
| Under 18 | 9.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 39.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.4% |
| Public insurance | 24.1% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 588 | 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) | 585 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 580 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 482 | 80.1% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 17 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 17 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 84 | 14% |
| Italian | 56 | 9.3% |
| Dutch | 19 | 3.2% |
| Arab | 16 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 10 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 8 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 7 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.7% |
| Internet access | 98.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68870
What city is ZIP code 68870 in?
ZIP code 68870 is primarily assigned to Riverdale, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68870 in?
ZIP code 68870 falls within Buffalo County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68870 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 68870 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 68870 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 68870 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 68870?
ZIP code 68870 has an estimated population of 602 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68870?
The median home value in ZIP code 68870 is $206,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68870 in?
ZIP code 68870 observes the CST timezone.