68055 ZIP Code — Rosalie, NE

Thurston County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68055 is located in Rosalie, Nebraska, within Thurston County. It covers approximately 47.55 square miles and serves a population of 308 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68055

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 $53,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $60,000.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

308
population
47.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68055 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68055

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City Status
Rosalie Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68067 Walthill (6.1 mi) 68038 Lyons (7 mi) 68039 Macy (8 mi) 68004 Bancroft (10.9 mi) 68071 Winnebago (12 mi) 68020 Decatur (12.2 mi) 68047 Pender (13.5 mi) 68062 Thurston (14.4 mi) 68045 Oakland (15.5 mi) 51055 Sloan (15.8 mi) 51063 Whiting (17.2 mi) 68030 Homer (18.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 308
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 173
Geography
Land area 47.55 sq mi
Water area 0.11 sq mi
Latitude 42.0603
Longitude -96.4703
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 43.0% 43.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 24.0% 35.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 30.0% 18.3% 22.0%
Over $200k 3.0% 2.6% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

308
Population
6
People per sq mi
28.3
Median age
$60,000
Median household income
$30,150
Per capita income
$53,000
Median home value
$759
Median monthly rent
64.9%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
Unemployment
79
Housing units
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
12
9
5–9
6
24
10–14
16
11
15–19
7
18
20–24
11
25
25–34
17
18
35–44
11
22
45–54
15
15
55–59
9
4
60–64
2
9
65–74
6
10
75–84
6
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189831.8%
18 and over21068.2%
65 and over3812.3%
Median age28.3 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 44.1%
White 39.6%
Two or more races 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native14644.1%
White13139.6%
Two or more races319.4%
Hispanic or Latino236.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.0% 43.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 24.0% 35.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 30.0% 18.3% 22.0%
Over $200k 3.0% 2.6% 5.2%
Under $10k 2.1%
$10k–$15k 2.1%
$15k–$25k 12.8%
$25k–$35k 11.7%
$35k–$50k 9.6%
$50k–$75k 17.0%
$75k–$100k 7.4%
$100k–$150k 22.3%
$150k–$200k 6.4%
$200k+ 8.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.1%
$10k–$15k2.1%
$15k–$25k12.8%
$25k–$35k11.7%
$35k–$50k9.6%
$50k–$75k17.0%
$75k–$100k7.4%
$100k–$150k22.3%
$150k–$200k6.4%
$200k+8.5%
Median income$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 47.5%
$50k–$100k 32.8%
$100k–$150k 3.3%
$200k–$300k 13.1%
$300k–$500k 3.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$53,000
Median rent / month$759
Owner occupied64.9%
Renter occupied35.1%
Vacant16.1%
Single-family detached95.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.5%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)3.61

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.9%
1990–19993.6%
1980–19891.8%
1970–197916.1%
1960–19698.0%
1950–19598.0%
1940–19498.9%
1939 or earlier52.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.0%
2 bedrooms28.6%
3 bedrooms34.8%
4 bedrooms10.7%
5+ bedrooms17.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle27.7%
2 vehicles25.5%
3 or more44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas59.6%
Electricity7.4%
Propane / LP gas30.9%
Fuel oil2.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4750.0%
Cohabiting couple55.3%
Male householder, no spouse2627.7%
Female householder, no spouse1617.0%
Households with children under 183537.2%
Households with seniors (65+)2526.6%
Average household size3.28

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married43.0%30.5%
Married49.2%53.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%11.6%
Divorced7.8%4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 6.8%
HS graduate 35.2%
Some college, no degree 25.6%
Associate's degree 8.0%
Bachelor's degree 12.5%
Graduate / professional 11.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.2%
Bachelor's or higher24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1715.5%
Kindergarten21.8%
Elementary school4843.6%
High school2018.2%
College / grad school2320.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.7%
Manufacturing 14.4%
Public administration 13.0%
Agriculture & mining 11.6%
Retail trade 11.6%
Finance & real estate 3.4%
Transportation & utilities 2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%
Construction 1.4%
Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts50.7%
Service5.5%
Sales & office15.8%
Natural resources & construction4.8%
Production & transportation23.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector54.1%
Government37.7%
Self-employed8.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.5%
Carpool17.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home4.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.6

Poverty

All people 11.2%
Under 18 years 12.8%
18 and over 10.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security25.5%
Retirement income5.3%
Supplemental Security1.1%
Cash public assistance2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP8.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.5%
High blood pressure38.0%
High cholesterol34.0%
Diabetes13.6%
Heart disease8.8%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis30.4%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease8.7%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.0%
Binge drinking20.3%
No physical activity29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.1%
Depression17.6%
Fair or poor health17.2%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health12.2%
No health insurance15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.4%
Visited dentist59.4%
Cholesterol screening87.5%
Teeth loss17.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2913.8%
Disability%
Any disability9.1%
Under 181.0%
18–64 years11.0%
65 and over21.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.1%
Public insurance47.7%
No insurance9.4%
Uninsured under 1911.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only27890.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)30699.4%
Born in same state29896.8%
Born in different state16954.9%
Foreign born82.6%
Naturalized citizen20.6%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian216.8%
French72.3%
Arab41.3%
AncestryCount%
English31%
Dutch20.6%
Polish10.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access30.5%
Internet access92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68055

What city is ZIP code 68055 in?

ZIP code 68055 is primarily assigned to Rosalie, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68055 in?

ZIP code 68055 falls within Cuming County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68055 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 68055 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 68055 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 68055 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68055?

The median home value in ZIP code 68055 is $53,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 68055?

ZIP code 68055 has an estimated population of 308 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68055 in?

ZIP code 68055 observes the CST timezone.

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