68436 ZIP Code — Shickley, NE

Fillmore County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68436 is located in Shickley, Nebraska, within Fillmore County. It covers approximately 80.29 square miles and serves a population of 549 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68436

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 $161,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68436 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

549

population

80.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shickley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68335 Davenport (7 mi) 68326 Carleton (7.4 mi) 68361 Geneva (9.5 mi) 68322 Bruning (9.7 mi) 68935 Edgar (13.3 mi) 68370 Hebron (14.2 mi) 68979 Sutton (14.6 mi) 68416 Ohiowa (15 mi) 68406 Milligan (16.5 mi) 68303 Alexandria (17.1 mi) 68340 Deshler (18.1 mi) 68365 Grafton (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	549
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	80.29 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3940
Longitude	-97.7102
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	32.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	21.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

549

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$59,500

Median household income

$37,108

Per capita income

$161,900

Median home value

$785

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

222

Housing units

23.7%

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	129	23.5%
18 and over	420	76.5%
65 and over	99	18.0%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	533	95.7%
Two or more races	11	2%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1.4%
Other race	5	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	32.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	21.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 23.2%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	23.2%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$59,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 30.3%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,900
Median rent / month	$785
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	99.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	8.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	38.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.8%
3 bedrooms	29.1%
4 bedrooms	34.5%
5+ bedrooms	22.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	49.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.6%
Electricity	22.3%
Propane / LP gas	47.8%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	154	68.8%
Cohabiting couple	12	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	29	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	29	12.9%
Households with children under 18	79	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	31.3%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.0%	15.2%
Married	67.3%	70.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	13.6%	8.0%
Divorced	5.1%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 22.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.4%
Kindergarten	12	10.2%
Elementary school	59	50.0%
High school	36	30.5%
College / grad school	7	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Agriculture & mining 24.2%

Retail trade 11.3%

Other services 7.4%

Construction 6.8%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Professional & management 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.8%
Service	6.5%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.9%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.2%
Work from home	17.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 12.3%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	27.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.1%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	510	92.9%
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)	549	100.0%
Born in same state	548	99.8%
Born in different state	450	82.0%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	41	7.5%
Polish	24	4.4%
French	23	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	2.6%
Dutch	8	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68436

What city is ZIP code 68436 in?

ZIP code 68436 is primarily assigned to Shickley, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68436 in?

ZIP code 68436 falls within Fillmore County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68436 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 68436 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68436?

15% of residents in ZIP code 68436 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68436?

The median home value in ZIP code 68436 is $161,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 68436?

ZIP code 68436 has an estimated population of 549 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68436 in?

ZIP code 68436 observes the CST timezone.