68875 ZIP Code — Scotia, NE

Greeley County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68875 is located in Scotia, Nebraska, within Greeley County. It covers approximately 130.17 square miles and serves a population of 553 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68875

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 $87,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,594. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68875 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

553
population
130.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68875 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68875

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68875. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Scotia Acceptable
Scotia Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68842 Greeley (7 mi) 68859 North Loup (10 mi) 68882 Wolbach (14 mi) 68665 Spalding (15.2 mi) 68835 Elba (16.3 mi) 68862 Ord (17.9 mi) 68637 Ericson (18.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 553
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 077
Geography
Land area 130.17 sq mi
Water area 0.69 sq mi
Latitude 41.5567
Longitude -98.6364
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 56.4% 56.2% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 30.5% 28.0% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 12.8% 14.7% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.3% 1.1% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

553
Population
4
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$53,594
Median household income
$26,230
Per capita income
$87,300
Median home value
$536
Median monthly rent
82.9%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
255
Housing units
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
33
Under 5
32
23
5–9
23
4
10–14
3
5
15–19
4
16
20–24
16
59
25–34
56
22
35–44
22
12
45–54
12
27
55–59
25
23
60–64
22
29
65–74
28
12
75–84
11
17
85+
17
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812723.0%
18 and over42677.0%
65 and over11420.6%
Median age35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Other race 2.5%
Two or more races 0.7%
Black or African American 0.5%
GroupCount%
White53293.8%
Hispanic or Latino142.5%
Other race142.5%
Two or more races40.7%
Black or African American30.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.4% 56.2% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 30.5% 28.0% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 12.8% 14.7% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.3% 1.1% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.6%
$10k–$15k 3.7%
$15k–$25k 9.2%
$25k–$35k 15.2%
$35k–$50k 15.2%
$50k–$75k 12.9%
$75k–$100k 19.8%
$100k–$150k 10.1%
$150k–$200k 7.8%
$200k+ 1.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.6%
$10k–$15k3.7%
$15k–$25k9.2%
$25k–$35k15.2%
$35k–$50k15.2%
$50k–$75k12.9%
$75k–$100k19.8%
$100k–$150k10.1%
$150k–$200k7.8%
$200k+1.4%
Median income$53,594

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%
$50k–$100k 37.8%
$100k–$150k 16.7%
$150k–$200k 8.3%
$200k–$300k 9.4%
$300k–$500k 5.6%
$500k–$1M 1.1%
$1M+ 5.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$87,300
Median rent / month$536
Owner occupied82.9%
Renter occupied17.1%
Vacant25.7%
Single-family detached96.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.1%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.42

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.5%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19993.4%
1980–19899.9%
1970–197914.0%
1960–196915.1%
1950–19595.8%
1940–19494.5%
1939 or earlier42.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.3%
1 bedroom2.1%
2 bedrooms26.7%
3 bedrooms37.3%
4 bedrooms22.3%
5+ bedrooms11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle17.1%
2 vehicles41.0%
3 or more41.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas26.7%
Electricity52.5%
Propane / LP gas19.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12658.1%
Cohabiting couple115.1%
Male householder, no spouse3616.6%
Female householder, no spouse4420.3%
Households with children under 185224.0%
Households with seniors (65+)8137.3%
Average household size2.55

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.4%20.9%
Married66.0%59.5%
Separated0.0%2.3%
Widowed3.7%10.5%
Divorced1.9%6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%
Some HS, no diploma 5.8%
HS graduate 38.6%
Some college, no degree 18.3%
Associate's degree 15.5%
Bachelor's degree 11.2%
Graduate / professional 4.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.6%
Bachelor's or higher15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1114.5%
Kindergarten1722.4%
Elementary school2634.2%
High school79.2%
College / grad school1519.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.7%
Education & healthcare 11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%
Retail trade 10.4%
Professional & management 10.4%
Other services 9.3%
Construction 7.8%
Transportation & utilities 5.9%
Public administration 3.7%
Finance & real estate 3.3%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Manufacturing 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.5%
Service20.4%
Sales & office19.3%
Natural resources & construction18.6%
Production & transportation14.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.8%
Government11.5%
Self-employed22.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.6%
Carpool9.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.6%
Work from home15.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.8

Poverty

All people 15.4%
Under 18 years 20.5%
18 and over 13.8%
Married-couple families 10.3%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.9%
Retirement income23.0%
Supplemental Security4.6%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP1.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.5%
High blood pressure35.2%
High cholesterol34.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma8.2%
Arthritis27.1%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.5%
Binge drinking20.0%
No physical activity24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.7%
Depression17.0%
Fair or poor health12.2%
Poor mental health11.5%
Poor physical health9.4%
No health insurance12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.3%
Visited dentist67.0%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss11.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans235.4%
Disability%
Any disability16.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years18.6%
65 and over27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.4%
Public insurance43.2%
No insurance2.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only48888.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)55199.6%
Born in same state54298.0%
Born in different state42376.5%
Foreign born91.6%
Naturalized citizen20.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French10619.2%
Italian509%
Arab244.3%
Dutch112%
AncestryCount%
English91.6%
Irish20.4%
Polish20.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.2%
Internet access88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68875

What city is ZIP code 68875 in?

ZIP code 68875 is primarily assigned to Scotia, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68875 in?

ZIP code 68875 falls within Greeley County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68875 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 68875 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68875?

15% of residents in ZIP code 68875 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68875 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 68875 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68875?

The median home value in ZIP code 68875 is $87,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 68875 in?

ZIP code 68875 observes the CST timezone.

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