68973 ZIP Code — Roseland, NE

Adams County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68973 is located in Roseland, Nebraska, within Adams County. It covers approximately 47.28 square miles and serves a population of 456 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68973

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 $159,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,813. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 41% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 68973 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

456
population
47.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68973 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68973

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68973. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Roseland Acceptable
Roseland Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68950 Holstein (6 mi) 68925 Ayr (6.6 mi) 68955 Juniata (11 mi) 68928 Bladen (11.9 mi) 68930 Blue Hill (13 mi) 68901 Hastings (13.7 mi) 68932 Campbell (13.9 mi) 68945 Heartwell (14.6 mi) 68956 Kenesaw (14.6 mi) 68941 Glenvil (14.7 mi) 68959 Minden (19.1 mi) 68934 Deweese (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 456
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 47.28 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 40.4374
Longitude -98.5534
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 402/531
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.1% 45.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 36.1% 32.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 25.3% 18.5% 22.0%
Over $200k 2.4% 3.9% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

456
Population
10
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$67,813
Median household income
$30,558
Per capita income
$159,400
Median home value
$761
Median monthly rent
81.2%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
160
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
22
Under 5
18
25
5–9
19
28
10–14
23
12
15–19
10
1
20–24
0
22
25–34
17
48
35–44
39
17
45–54
13
16
55–59
12
13
60–64
10
33
65–74
27
13
75–84
10
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815333.6%
18 and over30366.4%
65 and over9120.0%
Median age38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%
Asian 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Other race 0.7%
GroupCount%
White44296.3%
Asian112.4%
Hispanic or Latino30.7%
Other race30.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.1% 45.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 36.1% 32.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 25.3% 18.5% 22.0%
Over $200k 2.4% 3.9% 5.2%
Under $10k 7.2%
$10k–$15k 2.2%
$15k–$25k 8.3%
$25k–$35k 5.0%
$35k–$50k 11.6%
$50k–$75k 21.5%
$75k–$100k 14.9%
$100k–$150k 17.7%
$150k–$200k 9.9%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.2%
$10k–$15k2.2%
$15k–$25k8.3%
$25k–$35k5.0%
$35k–$50k11.6%
$50k–$75k21.5%
$75k–$100k14.9%
$100k–$150k17.7%
$150k–$200k9.9%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$67,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%
$50k–$100k 12.2%
$100k–$150k 17.7%
$150k–$200k 22.4%
$200k–$300k 17.0%
$300k–$500k 11.6%
$500k–$1M 4.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$159,400
Median rent / month$761
Owner occupied81.2%
Renter occupied18.8%
Vacant6.7%
Single-family detached97.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.5%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.69

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.6%
2000–20098.8%
1990–19999.8%
1980–19896.7%
1970–197917.5%
1960–196911.3%
1950–19594.6%
1940–19493.1%
1939 or earlier33.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom10.3%
2 bedrooms15.5%
3 bedrooms54.6%
4 bedrooms15.5%
5+ bedrooms4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.2%
1 vehicle22.1%
2 vehicles33.7%
3 or more42.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.9%
Electricity33.1%
Propane / LP gas12.2%
Wood2.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12166.9%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse4122.7%
Female householder, no spouse1910.5%
Households with children under 187340.3%
Households with seniors (65+)6837.6%
Average household size2.52

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married8.9%13.2%
Married72.8%74.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed10.7%7.2%
Divorced7.7%5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 4.4%
HS graduate 28.9%
Some college, no degree 23.5%
Associate's degree 18.5%
Bachelor's degree 12.8%
Graduate / professional 10.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.3%
Bachelor's or higher23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool75.5%
Kindergarten97.0%
Elementary school8465.6%
High school2217.2%
College / grad school64.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%
Agriculture & mining 13.8%
Manufacturing 12.8%
Other services 8.9%
Construction 6.4%
Professional & management 6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%
Transportation & utilities 5.9%
Retail trade 5.4%
Public administration 4.4%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Finance & real estate 2.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.5%
Service13.8%
Sales & office25.1%
Natural resources & construction9.9%
Production & transportation17.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.9%
Government11.3%
Self-employed14.3%
Unpaid family workers1.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.7%
Carpool6.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.5%
Work from home8.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.7

Poverty

All people 6.6%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 9.9%
Married-couple families 6.6%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.9%
Retirement income16.0%
Supplemental Security5.5%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP1.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.5%
High blood pressure30.9%
High cholesterol34.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart disease5.9%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma8.2%
Arthritis25.8%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease5.6%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.6%
Binge drinking20.4%
No physical activity21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.6%
Depression17.7%
Fair or poor health10.8%
Poor mental health11.6%
Poor physical health8.7%
No health insurance12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.7%
Visited dentist69.6%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss9.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans185.9%
Disability%
Any disability11.8%
Under 185.2%
18–64 years11.3%
65 and over24.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance83.6%
Public insurance28.1%
No insurance3.3%
Uninsured under 191.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only41691.2%
Spanish51.2%
Other Indo-European30.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages20.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)44998.5%
Born in same state44998.5%
Born in different state40388.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen71.5%
Not a US citizen571.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian6213.6%
French204.4%
Dutch173.7%
AncestryCount%
Polish81.8%
Arab51.1%
English40.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.7%
Internet access89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68973

What city is ZIP code 68973 in?

ZIP code 68973 is primarily assigned to Roseland, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68973 in?

ZIP code 68973 falls within Adams County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68973 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 68973 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68973 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 68973 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68973 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 68973 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68973?

The median home value in ZIP code 68973 is $159,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 68973 in?

ZIP code 68973 observes the CST timezone.

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