68661 ZIP Code — Schuyler, NE
Colfax County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68661 is located in Schuyler, Nebraska, within Colfax County. It covers approximately 144.97 square miles and serves a population of 7,203 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.
About ZIP code 68661
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $72,088.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 48% of households.
7,203
population
144.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68661 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68661
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68661. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Schuyler | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68624 Bellwood (12.8 mi)
68643 Leigh (13.2 mi)
68629 Clarkson (14.6 mi)
68601 Columbus (14.8 mi)
68648 Morse Bluff (15.4 mi)
68632 David City (16.2 mi)
68649 North Bend (16.2 mi)
68641 Howells (16.3 mi)
68633 Dodge (17 mi)
68014 Bruno (17.3 mi)
68631 Creston (17.8 mi)
68050 Prague (18.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,203 |
| Population density | 50 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 144.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.41 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4965 |
| Longitude | -97.0889 |
| 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 | 35.1% | 36.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.5% | 42.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.2% | 18.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
7,203
Population
50
People per sq mi
34.3
Median age
$72,088
Median household income
$27,765
Per capita income
$102,400
Median home value
$943
Median monthly rent
75.0%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
1,843
Housing units
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
364
Under 5
291
345
5–9
277
389
10–14
312
296
15–19
237
233
20–24
186
425
25–34
340
341
35–44
273
700
45–54
561
320
55–59
256
208
60–64
166
301
65–74
241
51
75–84
40
28
85+
22
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,297 | 31.9% |
| 18 and over | 4,906 | 68.1% |
| 65 and over | 683 | 9.5% |
| Median age | 34.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
37%
Hispanic or Latino
26%
Two or more races
14.4%
Other race
12.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
6.4%
Black or African American
3.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,601 | 37% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,537 | 26% |
| Two or more races | 1,402 | 14.4% |
| Other race | 1,250 | 12.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 621 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 329 | 3.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.1% | 36.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.5% | 42.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.2% | 18.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
9.5%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
23.7%
$75k–$100k
18.7%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $72,088 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.0%
$50k–$100k
38.0%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k–$300k
17.2%
$300k–$500k
3.4%
$500k–$1M
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $102,400 |
| Median rent / month | $943 |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 74.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 17.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% |
| 3 or more | 35.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.6% |
| Electricity | 30.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.3% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,236 | 54.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 375 | 16.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 402 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 245 | 10.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,115 | 49.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 398 | 17.6% |
| Average household size | 3.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.4% | 20.1% |
| Married | 52.2% | 58.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
24.6%
Some HS, no diploma
11.5%
HS graduate
26.1%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
7.1%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 63.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 82 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 70 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,158 | 61.1% |
| High school | 448 | 23.6% |
| College / grad school | 138 | 7.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
44.3%
Education & healthcare
12.0%
Agriculture & mining
8.2%
Professional & management
6.3%
Public administration
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Construction
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Retail trade
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Other services
2.0%
Finance & real estate
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 12.0% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 9.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.8% |
| Production & transportation | 39.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.2% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 2.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.8% |
| Carpool | 11.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 9.3% |
| Work from home | 2.1% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
10.2%
Under 18 years
9.3%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
9.8%
Female-led households
3.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.9% |
| Retirement income | 12.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 31.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 32.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 32.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.0% |
| Visited dentist | 53.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.4% |
| Teeth loss | 21.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 333 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.0% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 3.2% |
| 65 and over | 19.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.5% |
| Public insurance | 22.6% |
| No insurance | 13.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,548 | 90.9% |
| Spanish | 3,114 | 47.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,777 | 42.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,864 | 53.6% |
| Born in same state | 3,754 | 52.1% |
| Born in different state | 3,015 | 41.9% |
| Foreign born | 110 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,339 | 46.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 970 | 29.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 391 | 5.4% |
| French | 183 | 2.5% |
| Dutch | 57 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 33 | 0.5% |
| Arab | 29 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 17 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.3% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68661
What city is ZIP code 68661 in?
ZIP code 68661 is primarily assigned to Schuyler, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68661 in?
ZIP code 68661 falls within Colfax County, Nebraska.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 68661?
Approximately 48% of households in ZIP code 68661 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Is ZIP code 68661 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 68661 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68661?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68661?
The median home value in ZIP code 68661 is $102,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 68661 in?
ZIP code 68661 observes the CST timezone.