68430 ZIP Code — Roca, NE

Lancaster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68430 is located in Roca, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 45.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,864 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68430

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $431,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($104,659) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68430 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,864

population

45.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68430 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68430

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68430. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roca	Acceptable
Roca	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68372 Hickman (4.5 mi) 68516 Lincoln (5.1 mi) 68512 Lincoln (5.6 mi) 68404 Martell (5.8 mi) 68526 Lincoln (6.4 mi) 68317 Bennet (7.3 mi) 68523 Lincoln (7.4 mi) 68544 Lincoln (8.4 mi) 68506 Lincoln (8.5 mi) 68502 Lincoln (8.8 mi) 68358 Firth (9.8 mi) 68522 Lincoln (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,864
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	45.52 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	40.6612
Longitude	-96.6584
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	21.2%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	43.7%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.2%	5.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,864

Population

People per sq mi

54.1

Median age

$104,659

Median household income

$59,973

Per capita income

$431,700

Median home value

$877

Median monthly rent

94.9%

Home ownership

1.6%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

719

Housing units

34.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

140

35–44

117

45–54

107

55–59

180

60–64

151

164

65–74

138

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	335	18.0%
18 and over	1,529	82.0%
65 and over	377	20.2%
Median age	54.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Two or more races 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,810	97.1%
Two or more races	54	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	43.7%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.2%	5.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.1%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 35.0%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 17.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.1%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	35.0%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	17.0%
Median income	$104,659

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 48.7%

$500k–$1M 20.6%

$1M+ 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$431,700
Median rent / month	$877
Owner occupied	94.9%
Renter occupied	5.1%
Vacant	0.7%
Single-family detached	98.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	25.2%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	16.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	25.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.1%
1 vehicle	14.4%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	43.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.1%
Electricity	69.9%
Propane / LP gas	19.5%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	559	74.3%
Cohabiting couple	61	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	77	10.2%
Female householder, no spouse	55	7.3%
Households with children under 18	168	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	265	35.2%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.5%	8.6%
Married	69.6%	78.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	9.3%
Divorced	12.9%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 20.5%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 16.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 15.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	34.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	6.7%
Kindergarten	30	8.4%
Elementary school	173	48.3%
High school	56	15.6%
College / grad school	75	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Public administration 20.8%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Retail trade 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Other services 5.2%

Professional & management 4.8%

Construction 4.6%

Information 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.3%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.2%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.6%
Government	28.5%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 1.6%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 1.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 35.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	7.7%
Arthritis	20.4%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	23.4%
No physical activity	15.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	8.0%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	76.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	6.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	46.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.4%
Public insurance	24.8%
No insurance	0.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,786	95.8%
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)	1,862	99.9%
Born in same state	1,862	99.9%
Born in different state	1,495	80.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	249	13.4%
Italian	224	12%
English	112	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	74	4%
Dutch	47	2.5%
Polish	38	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	99.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68430

What city is ZIP code 68430 in?

ZIP code 68430 is primarily assigned to Roca, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68430 in?

ZIP code 68430 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68430 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 68430 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68430 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 68430 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68430?

The median home value in ZIP code 68430 is $431,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68430?

The median household income in ZIP code 68430 is $104,659, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68430 in?

ZIP code 68430 observes the CST timezone.