68774 ZIP Code — Saint Helena, NE

Cedar County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68774 is located in Saint Helena, Nebraska, within Cedar County. It covers approximately 39.97 square miles and serves a population of 321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68774

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,917. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68774 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

321

population

39.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68774 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68774

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68774. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Helena	Acceptable
Saint Helena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68736 Fordyce (4.3 mi) 57031 Gayville (6.7 mi) 57046 Mission Hill (10.7 mi) 68792 Wynot (11 mi) 57078 Yankton (11.2 mi) 68730 Crofton (13 mi) 68739 Hartington (13.1 mi) 57072 Volin (14 mi) 57069 Vermillion (16.3 mi) 57067 Utica (18.6 mi) 57073 Wakonda (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	321
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	39.97 sq mi
Water area	2.76 sq mi
Latitude	42.8128
Longitude	-97.3135
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	50.5%	38.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

321

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$63,917

Median household income

$33,953

Per capita income

$203,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.1%

Home ownership

0.8%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

129

Housing units

8.4%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	79	24.6%
18 and over	242	75.4%
65 and over	62	19.3%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	321	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	38.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 42.0%

$75k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	42.0%
$75k–$100k	4.2%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$63,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 47.2%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.1%
Renter occupied	10.9%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	30.3%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	23.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	15.1%
3 or more	68.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	83.2%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	52	43.7%
Female householder, no spouse	5	4.2%
Households with children under 18	44	37.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	31.9%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	37.9%
Married	45.9%	50.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	8.6%
Divorced	28.6%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 56.2%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	67	82.7%
High school	8	9.9%
College / grad school	4	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 31.5%

Manufacturing 21.4%

Retail trade 17.9%

Education & healthcare 9.5%

Professional & management 4.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Other services 3.6%

Construction 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.0%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.5%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 0.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	21.9%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.3%
Depression	15.0%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	10.6%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	16.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	30.5%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	37.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	318	99.1%
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)	321	100.0%
Born in same state	321	100.0%
Born in different state	85	26.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	19.9%
Dutch	15	4.7%
Polish	9	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	2.8%
French	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68774

What city is ZIP code 68774 in?

ZIP code 68774 is primarily assigned to Saint Helena, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68774 in?

ZIP code 68774 falls within Cedar County, Nebraska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68774?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 68774 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 68774 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68774 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 68774 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 68774?

ZIP code 68774 has an estimated population of 321 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68774 in?

ZIP code 68774 observes the CST timezone.