68874 ZIP Code — Sargent, NE

Custer County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68874 is located in Sargent, Nebraska, within Custer County. It covers approximately 255.18 square miles and serves a population of 709 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68874

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 $80,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,643. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68874 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

709

population

255.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68874 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68874

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68874. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sargent	Acceptable
Sargent	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68828 Comstock (9 mi) 68822 Broken Bow (18.2 mi) 68879 Taylor (19.1 mi) 68813 Anselmo (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	709
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	255.18 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.6693
Longitude	-99.3853
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	58.4%	46.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	16.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

709

Population

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$49,643

Median household income

$28,005

Per capita income

$80,000

Median home value

$719

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

349

Housing units

21.0%

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	124	17.5%
18 and over	585	82.5%
65 and over	169	23.8%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	688	95.2%
Two or more races	19	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.9%
Black or African American	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	46.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	16.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 20.3%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	20.3%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$49,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.6%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,000
Median rent / month	$719
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	25.7%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	46.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	35.0%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	44.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.5%
Electricity	25.8%
Propane / LP gas	20.0%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	156	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	19	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	53	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	82	26.5%
Households with children under 18	70	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	138	44.5%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	15.3%
Married	55.9%	54.2%
Separated	3.4%	1.6%
Widowed	3.4%	14.0%
Divorced	8.4%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 28.8%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.5%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	7.1%
Kindergarten	9	8.0%
Elementary school	42	37.2%
High school	39	34.5%
College / grad school	15	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.3%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Retail trade 15.3%

Public administration 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Professional & management 2.8%

Information 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	13.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	6.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 0.8%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	13.9%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	660	93.1%
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)	705	99.4%
Born in same state	699	98.6%
Born in different state	510	71.9%
Foreign born	6	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.6%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	77	10.9%
Italian	65	9.2%
Arab	50	7.1%
English	12	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	1.3%
German	8	1.1%
Dutch	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68874

What city is ZIP code 68874 in?

ZIP code 68874 is primarily assigned to Sargent, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68874 in?

ZIP code 68874 falls within Custer County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68874 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 68874 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68874?

The median home value in ZIP code 68874 is $80,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 68874?

ZIP code 68874 has an estimated population of 709 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68874?

The median household income in ZIP code 68874 is $49,643, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68874 in?

ZIP code 68874 observes the CST timezone.