68779 ZIP Code — Stanton, NE

Stanton County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68779 is located in Stanton, Nebraska, within Stanton County. It covers approximately 172.55 square miles and serves a population of 2,306 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68779

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 $176,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $76,343. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

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

2,306

population

172.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68779 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68779

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68779. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stanton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68768 Pilger (9.3 mi) 68629 Clarkson (12.2 mi) 68641 Howells (14.8 mi) 68643 Leigh (15.7 mi) 68791 Wisner (15.9 mi) 68748 Madison (16.2 mi) 68701 Norfolk (16.6 mi) 68631 Creston (17.3 mi) 68790 Winside (19.5 mi) 68716 Beemer (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,306
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	172.55 sq mi
Water area	2.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.8737
Longitude	-97.1939
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	33.7%	36.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	39.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	21.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,306

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$76,343

Median household income

$38,044

Per capita income

$176,800

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

762

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

107

10–14

114

15–19

20–24

122

25–34

130

115

35–44

122

102

45–54

109

55–59

60–64

127

65–74

135

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	572	24.8%
18 and over	1,734	75.2%
65 and over	540	23.4%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Two or more races 3.9%

Other race 3.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,103	87.6%
Hispanic or Latino	95	4%
Two or more races	93	3.9%
Other race	84	3.5%
Black or African American	10	0.4%
Asian	10	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.7%	36.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	39.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	21.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	19.6%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$76,343

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,800
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	33.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	29.0%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	42.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.5%
Electricity	33.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	480	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	43	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	118	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	212	24.9%
Households with children under 18	255	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	345	40.4%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	23.6%
Married	63.4%	53.2%
Separated	0.2%	0.9%
Widowed	5.1%	13.0%
Divorced	4.6%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 18.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	8.8%
Kindergarten	29	5.4%
Elementary school	250	46.9%
High school	153	28.7%
College / grad school	54	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Retail trade 15.3%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Construction 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Other services 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Professional & management 1.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 2.0%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 5.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,229	96.7%
Spanish	8	0.4%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,296	99.6%
Born in same state	2,292	99.4%
Born in different state	1,838	79.7%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	285	12.4%
French	188	8.2%
Arab	89	3.9%
Dutch	46	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	1.5%
Polish	32	1.4%
German	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68779

What city is ZIP code 68779 in?

ZIP code 68779 is primarily assigned to Stanton, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68779 in?

ZIP code 68779 falls within Stanton County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68779 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 68779 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68779?

The median home value in ZIP code 68779 is $176,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 68779?

ZIP code 68779 has an estimated population of 2,306 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68779?

The median household income in ZIP code 68779 is $76,343, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68779 in?

ZIP code 68779 observes the CST timezone.