68872 ZIP Code — Saint Libory, NE
Howard County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68872 is located in Saint Libory, Nebraska, within Howard County. It covers approximately 62.48 square miles and serves a population of 857 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
About ZIP code 68872
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 $197,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $81,890.
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 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
857
population
62.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68872 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68872
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Saint Libory | Acceptable |
| Saint Libory | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68827 Chapman (9.3 mi)
68864 Palmer (9.7 mi)
68801 Grand Island (11.1 mi)
68831 Dannebrog (12.1 mi)
68873 Saint Paul (12.8 mi)
68803 Grand Island (13.7 mi)
68865 Phillips (14.9 mi)
68824 Cairo (15.7 mi)
68854 Marquette (16.7 mi)
68826 Central City (17.8 mi)
68820 Boelus (18.5 mi)
68810 Alda (18.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 857 |
| Population density | 14 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 093 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 62.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0970 |
| Longitude | -98.3266 |
| 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 | 26.7% | 44.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 49.7% | 38.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.2% | 16.1% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
857
Population
14
People per sq mi
47.8
Median age
$81,890
Median household income
$37,949
Per capita income
$197,500
Median home value
$1,550
Median monthly rent
85.8%
Home ownership
1.6%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
333
Housing units
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
33
Under 5
37
9
5–9
9
28
10–14
31
31
15–19
34
14
20–24
15
31
25–34
35
51
35–44
56
49
45–54
54
56
55–59
62
31
60–64
33
60
65–74
66
11
75–84
13
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 169 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 688 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 158 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 47.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.4%
Asian
2.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 835 | 97.4% |
| Asian | 22 | 2.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.7% | 44.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 49.7% | 38.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.2% | 16.1% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$25k–$35k
11.2%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
14.5%
$75k–$100k
28.7%
$100k–$150k
25.7%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 28.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $81,890 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
24.1%
$150k–$200k
15.9%
$200k–$300k
31.7%
$300k–$500k
12.4%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,550 |
| Owner occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter occupied | 14.2% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
| Single-family detached | 97.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 53.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.3% |
| 3 or more | 43.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.2% |
| Electricity | 42.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 47.3% |
| Fuel oil | 2.4% |
| Wood | 2.7% |
| No fuel used | 2.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 241 | 71.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 54 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 43 | 12.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 93 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 96 | 28.4% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.9% | 13.3% |
| Married | 63.8% | 72.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.3%
Some HS, no diploma
0.6%
HS graduate
38.8%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
18.0%
Bachelor's degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 77 | 52.7% |
| High school | 40 | 27.4% |
| College / grad school | 29 | 19.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Manufacturing
17.0%
Retail trade
11.7%
Finance & real estate
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.7%
Agriculture & mining
9.1%
Wholesale trade
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Other services
4.0%
Construction
2.8%
Professional & management
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.6% |
| Service | 11.9% |
| Sales & office | 14.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 24.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 91.5% |
| Government | 4.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 90.9% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
Poverty
All people
1.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
2.0%
Married-couple families
0.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.5% |
| Retirement income | 29.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 22.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 11.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 61 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 and over | 20.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.8% |
| Public insurance | 25.3% |
| No insurance | 2.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 787 | 91.8% |
| 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) | 857 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 857 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 741 | 86.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 148 | 17.3% |
| French | 117 | 13.7% |
| Arab | 100 | 11.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 28 | 3.3% |
| Dutch | 25 | 2.9% |
| Polish | 8 | 0.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68872
What city is ZIP code 68872 in?
ZIP code 68872 is primarily assigned to Saint Libory, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68872 in?
ZIP code 68872 falls within Howard County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68872 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 68872 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 68872?
ZIP code 68872 has an estimated population of 857 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68872?
The median home value in ZIP code 68872 is $197,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68872?
The median household income in ZIP code 68872 is $81,890, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68872 in?
ZIP code 68872 observes the CST timezone.