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Polk County
Stromsburg, NE
68666
68666 ZIP Code — Stromsburg, NE
Polk County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68666 is located in
Stromsburg ,
Nebraska ,
within Polk County .
It covers approximately 85.68 square miles and serves a population of
1,608 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 402 .
About ZIP code 68666
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 $160,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $72,500. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 45% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 68666 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,608
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
143
Geography
Land area
85.68 sq mi
Water area
0.12 sq mi
Latitude
41.0993
Longitude
-97.5121
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
402
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.2%
34.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
48.5%
44.3%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
16.4%
19.6%
22.0%
Over $200k
2.0%
2.1%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$72,500
Median household income
$160,000
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 410 25.5% 18 and over 1,198 74.5% 65 and over 413 25.7% Median age 40.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,491 87.4% Hispanic or Latino 97 5.7% Two or more races 70 4.1% Other race 43 2.5% Black or African American 4 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.2%
34.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
48.5%
44.3%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
16.4%
19.6%
22.0%
Over $200k
2.0%
2.1%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 2.9% $15k–$25k 4.4% $25k–$35k 7.1% $35k–$50k 12.8% $50k–$75k 24.7% $75k–$100k 17.2% $100k–$150k 13.0% $150k–$200k 9.6% $200k+ 4.1% Median income $72,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $160,000 Median rent / month $812 Owner occupied 75.7% Renter occupied 24.3% Vacant 11.9% Single-family detached 91.7% Large apartment buildings 0.7% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 7.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.66
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.3% 2000–2009 5.1% 1990–1999 5.8% 1980–1989 5.7% 1970–1979 11.3% 1960–1969 4.8% 1950–1959 8.5% 1940–1949 9.4% 1939 or earlier 48.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 9.4% 2 bedrooms 19.8% 3 bedrooms 26.3% 4 bedrooms 29.9% 5+ bedrooms 14.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 27.4% 2 vehicles 28.0% 3 or more 42.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 50.2% Electricity 30.4% Propane / LP gas 16.9% Wood 1.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 341 57.6% Cohabiting couple 13 2.2% Male householder, no spouse 102 17.2% Female householder, no spouse 136 23.0% Households with children under 18 194 32.8% Households with seniors (65+) 257 43.4% Average household size 2.65
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.3% 23.3% Married 56.9% 53.5% Separated 0.0% 2.0% Widowed 5.4% 13.7% Divorced 5.4% 7.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.7% Bachelor's or higher 25.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 0.4% Kindergarten 28 6.2% Elementary school 210 46.2% High school 151 33.2% College / grad school 64 14.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.0%
Agriculture & mining
10.7%
Public administration
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Professional & management
3.2%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.4% Service 15.9% Sales & office 18.0% Natural resources & construction 10.0% Production & transportation 14.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.0% Government 11.0% Self-employed 11.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.4% Carpool 9.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.7% Work from home 5.5% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 18.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.6% Retirement income 16.6% Supplemental Security 6.1% Cash public assistance 7.4% Food stamps / SNAP 5.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.3% High blood pressure 39.6% High cholesterol 38.8% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 8.1% Arthritis 30.4% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 7.5% Cancer 9.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.8% Binge drinking 18.2% No physical activity 25.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.6% Depression 15.9% Fair or poor health 13.5% Poor mental health 10.6% Poor physical health 10.3% No health insurance 13.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.8% Visited dentist 63.9% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 13.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 115 9.6%
Disability % Any disability 12.8% Under 18 2.0% 18–64 years 5.6% 65 and over 39.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.6% Public insurance 37.2% No insurance 8.7% Uninsured under 19 9.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,520 94.5% Spanish 24 1.6% Other Indo-European 19 1.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 5 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,578 98.1% Born in same state 1,576 98.0% Born in different state 1,355 84.3% Foreign born 2 0.1% Naturalized citizen 30 1.9% Not a US citizen 13 43.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 111 6.9% Italian 93 5.8% English 55 3.4% Polish 32 2%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 27 1.7% Arab 27 1.7% Irish 4 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.8% Internet access 88.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68666
What city is ZIP code 68666 in?
ZIP code 68666 is primarily assigned to Stromsburg, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68666 in?
ZIP code 68666 falls within Polk County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68666 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 68666 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 68666 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 68666 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 68666 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 68666 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68666?
The median home value in ZIP code 68666 is $160,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68666 in?
ZIP code 68666 observes the CST timezone.
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