68876 ZIP Code — Shelton, NE

Buffalo County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68876 is located in Shelton, Nebraska, within Buffalo County. It covers approximately 90.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,914 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68876

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 $145,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,050. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68876 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,914

population

90.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68876 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68876

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68876. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shelton	Acceptable
Shelton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68840 Gibbon (6.4 mi) 68883 Wood River (8.6 mi) 68869 Ravenna (12.4 mi) 68956 Kenesaw (13 mi) 68847 Kearney (14.1 mi) 68824 Cairo (16.3 mi) 68810 Alda (16.6 mi) 68945 Heartwell (16.7 mi) 68955 Juniata (17.9 mi) 68803 Grand Island (18.3 mi) 68832 Doniphan (18.9 mi) 68849 Kearney (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,914
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	90.73 sq mi
Water area	1.14 sq mi
Latitude	40.7991
Longitude	-98.7563
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	44.5%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	23.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,914

Population

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$75,050

Median household income

$36,267

Per capita income

$145,800

Median home value

$827

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

575

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

171

25–34

160

114

35–44

106

111

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

102

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	579	30.3%
18 and over	1,335	69.7%
65 and over	261	13.6%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.1%

Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

Two or more races 10%

Other race 4.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,584	71.1%
Hispanic or Latino	315	14.1%
Two or more races	224	10%
Other race	101	4.5%
Black or African American	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	23.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$75,050

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 28.7%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,800
Median rent / month	$827
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	87.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	34.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	15.7%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.2%
Electricity	25.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	475	70.4%
Cohabiting couple	23	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	88	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	89	13.2%
Households with children under 18	268	39.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	164	24.3%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	12.4%
Married	64.8%	75.9%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	4.6%
Divorced	10.1%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 34.1%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	11.2%
Kindergarten	17	3.3%
Elementary school	316	61.8%
High school	85	16.6%
College / grad school	36	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Agriculture & mining 13.2%

Retail trade 12.6%

Construction 6.6%

Other services 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Professional & management 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	13.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.9%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.1%
Public insurance	25.7%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,751	91.5%
Spanish	77	4.4%
Other Indo-European	72	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,845	96.4%
Born in same state	1,843	96.3%
Born in different state	1,437	75.1%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	69	3.6%
Not a US citizen	24	34.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	233	12.2%
French	150	7.8%
Arab	87	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	41	2.1%
Polish	29	1.5%
English	19	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68876

What city is ZIP code 68876 in?

ZIP code 68876 is primarily assigned to Shelton, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68876 in?

ZIP code 68876 falls within Buffalo County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68876 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 68876 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68876?

The median home value in ZIP code 68876 is $145,800.

Does ZIP code 68876 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 68876 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 68876?

ZIP code 68876 has an estimated population of 1,914 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68876 in?

ZIP code 68876 observes the CST timezone.