68773 ZIP Code — Royal, NE
Antelope County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68773 is located in Royal, Nebraska, within Antelope County. It covers approximately 51.89 square miles and serves a population of 148 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
148
population
51.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68773 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68773
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68773. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Royal | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 148 |
| Population density | 3 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 51.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3646 |
| Longitude | -98.0969 |
| 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 | 72.3% | 46.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.3% | 36.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.4% | 15.1% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
148
Population
3
People per sq mi
63.6
Median age
$43,611
Median household income
$29,618
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$671
Median monthly rent
76.3%
Home ownership
5.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
87
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
Under 5
3
1
5–9
1
2
20–24
2
14
25–34
9
4
45–54
3
9
55–59
6
42
60–64
27
7
65–74
5
1
75–84
1
4
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10 | 6.8% |
| 18 and over | 138 | 93.2% |
| 65 and over | 20 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 63.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 72.3% | 46.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.3% | 36.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.4% | 15.1% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.8% | 5.2% |
$10k–$15k
10.0%
$15k–$25k
2.5%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
42.5%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
8.8%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 10.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 42.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.5% |
| Median income | $43,611 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
31.1%
$50k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
3.3%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k–$300k
16.4%
$1M+
26.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $671 |
| Owner occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter occupied | 23.8% |
| Vacant | 24.5% |
| Single-family detached | 91.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.5% |
| Median rooms | 8.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 27.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 25.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 41.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 6.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% |
| 3 or more | 61.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 13.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 83.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 49 | 61.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2 | 2.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 26 | 32.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3 | 3.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7 | 8.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 22 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 1.85 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.5% | 3.6% |
| Married | 65.9% | 87.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
15.7%
HS graduate
18.7%
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Associate's degree
16.4%
Bachelor's degree
23.9%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 20.0% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 40.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 40.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
58.8%
Construction
13.7%
Education & healthcare
9.9%
Retail trade
7.6%
Manufacturing
3.8%
Other services
3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.5%
Public administration
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.4% |
| Service | 6.1% |
| Sales & office | 7.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 31.3% |
| Production & transportation | 17.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.8% |
| Government | 9.9% |
| Self-employed | 18.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 45.0% |
| Carpool | 13.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 41.2% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
Poverty
All people
5.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.8% |
| Retirement income | 10.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 34.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 23.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.7% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 11.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 13.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 62.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.4% |
| 65 and over | 70.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.4% |
| Public insurance | 23.6% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 140 | 94.6% |
| 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) | 148 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 148 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 129 | 87.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 47 | 31.8% |
| Italian | 16 | 10.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 4 | 2.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 54.1% |
| Internet access | 90.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68773
What city is ZIP code 68773 in?
ZIP code 68773 is primarily assigned to Royal, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68773 in?
ZIP code 68773 falls within Antelope County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68773 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 68773 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68773?
The median household income in ZIP code 68773 is $43,611, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 68773?
ZIP code 68773 has an estimated population of 148 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68773 in?
ZIP code 68773 observes the CST timezone.