68871 ZIP Code — Rockville, NE

Sherman County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68871 is located in Rockville, Nebraska, within Sherman County. It covers approximately 63.91 square miles and serves a population of 302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68871

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 $102,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,000. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 68871 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

302

population

63.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68871 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68871

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68871. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockville	Acceptable
Rockville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68820 Boelus (9.4 mi) 68869 Ravenna (10.9 mi) 68838 Farwell (11.9 mi) 68817 Ashton (12.4 mi) 68852 Litchfield (13.1 mi) 68853 Loup City (14.1 mi) 68824 Cairo (15.7 mi) 68831 Dannebrog (15.9 mi) 68866 Pleasanton (17.8 mi) 68835 Elba (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	302
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	63.91 sq mi
Water area	0.81 sq mi
Latitude	41.1195
Longitude	-98.8625
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	57.5%	48.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	36.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	14.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.1%	0.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

302

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$45,000

Median household income

$23,337

Per capita income

$102,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

155

Housing units

18.5%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	22	7.3%
18 and over	280	92.7%
65 and over	80	26.5%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 3%

Asian 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	288	95.4%
Two or more races	9	3%
Asian	5	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	48.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	36.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	14.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.1%	0.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 39.0%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	39.0%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	1.7%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
Median income	$45,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.9%

$50k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 27.8%

$200k–$300k 0.9%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	28.5%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.4%
2000–2009	0.6%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	53.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	11.0%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	46.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	25.4%
Propane / LP gas	66.1%
Fuel oil	4.2%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	11	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	19	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	24	20.3%
Households with children under 18	13	11.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	61	51.7%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.7%	29.5%
Married	45.0%	47.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.4%
Divorced	12.2%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	15.4%
Kindergarten	2	7.7%
Elementary school	10	38.5%
High school	1	3.8%
College / grad school	9	34.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 24.1%

Agriculture & mining 14.9%

Wholesale trade 7.8%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 5.7%

Construction 5.0%

Education & healthcare 2.1%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	41.5%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	48.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	17.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	292	96.7%
Spanish	4	1.4%
Other Indo-European	4	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	301	99.7%
Born in same state	301	99.7%
Born in different state	198	65.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	27	8.9%
Italian	24	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	2.3%
Arab	6	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68871

What city is ZIP code 68871 in?

ZIP code 68871 is primarily assigned to Rockville, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68871 in?

ZIP code 68871 falls within Sherman County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68871 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 68871 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68871 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 68871 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68871 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 68871 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68871?

The median home value in ZIP code 68871 is $102,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 68871 in?

ZIP code 68871 observes the CST timezone.