68442 ZIP Code — Stella, NE

Richardson County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68442 is located in Stella, Nebraska, within Richardson County. It covers approximately 36.09 square miles and serves a population of 231 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68442

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 $108,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,464. 74% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68442 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

231

population

36.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stella	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68437 Shubert (3 mi) 68457 Verdon (6.2 mi) 68337 Dawson (7.5 mi) 68414 Nemaha (8 mi) 68376 Humboldt (9.6 mi) 68305 Auburn (11.8 mi) 68321 Brownville (13.3 mi) 68355 Falls City (13.3 mi) 68447 Table Rock (16.4 mi) 64482 Rock Port (17.7 mi) 68378 Johnson (18.5 mi) 68421 Peru (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	231
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	36.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2183
Longitude	-95.7564
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	70.2%	57.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	14.9%	26.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	12.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

231

Population

People per sq mi

67.9

Median age

$34,464

Median household income

$26,911

Per capita income

$108,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

75.2%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

18.6%

Unemployment

107

Housing units

21.6%

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	20	8.7%
18 and over	211	91.3%
65 and over	128	55.4%
Median age	67.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Two or more races 9.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	210	90.5%
Two or more races	21	9.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.2%	57.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	14.9%	26.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	12.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 27.2%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	27.2%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
Median income	$34,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k–$300k 1.1%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	75.2%
Renter occupied	24.8%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	94.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	22.5%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	0.7%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	50.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.0%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	60.8%
Wood	20.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	11	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	33	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	29	23.2%
Households with children under 18	11	8.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	68.8%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.1%	4.7%
Married	57.0%	50.9%
Separated	5.6%	0.0%
Widowed	15.0%	17.0%
Divorced	10.3%	27.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 28.9%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	83.3%
High school	2	16.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.5%

Construction 20.3%

Information 15.2%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Retail trade 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	29.1%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.4%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	32.9%
Unpaid family workers	7.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.9%
Carpool	18.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	73.6%
Retirement income	36.0%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	15.5%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	10.6%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	17.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	14.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.7%
Public insurance	64.9%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	223	96.5%
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)	230	99.6%
Born in same state	230	99.6%
Born in different state	159	68.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.4%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	37	16%
French	27	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.1%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68442

What city is ZIP code 68442 in?

ZIP code 68442 is primarily assigned to Stella, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68442 in?

ZIP code 68442 falls within Richardson County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68442 have an older population?

55% of residents in ZIP code 68442 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68442 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 68442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 68442 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 68442 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68442?

The median home value in ZIP code 68442 is $108,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 68442 in?

ZIP code 68442 observes the CST timezone.