68669 ZIP Code — Ulysses, NE

Butler County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68669 is located in Ulysses, Nebraska, within Butler County. It covers approximately 61.98 square miles and serves a population of 527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68669

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 $121,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,917) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% 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 25 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 68669 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

527

population

61.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68669 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68669

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68669. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ulysses	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68667 Surprise (4.5 mi) 68439 Staplehurst (5.6 mi) 68367 Gresham (9.5 mi) 68658 Rising City (9.5 mi) 68635 Dwight (10.5 mi) 68314 Bee (10.7 mi) 68456 Utica (12.2 mi) 68626 Brainard (13.2 mi) 68632 David City (13.4 mi) 68434 Seward (13.9 mi) 68666 Stromsburg (15 mi) 68662 Shelby (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	527
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	61.98 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	41.0835
Longitude	-97.2253
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	35.9%	42.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	32.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.8%	3.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

527

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$72,917

Median household income

$66,842

Per capita income

$121,900

Median home value

$679

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

221

Housing units

24.1%

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	121	23.0%
18 and over	406	77.0%
65 and over	169	32.1%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	496	91%
Two or more races	24	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	18	3.3%
Other race	5	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.9%	42.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	32.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.8%	3.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	20.5%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$72,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.0%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 14.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,900
Median rent / month	$679
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	62.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	14.8%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	21.1%
4 bedrooms	31.3%
5+ bedrooms	9.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.0%
Electricity	11.4%
Propane / LP gas	32.8%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	8	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	24	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	53	23.1%
Households with children under 18	52	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	45.4%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.1%	5.7%
Married	74.4%	71.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	17.2%
Divorced	8.0%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 27.4%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 19.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.3%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	11.9%
Elementary school	96	71.6%
High school	6	4.5%
College / grad school	16	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Agriculture & mining 13.3%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Transportation & utilities 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Retail trade 7.6%

Other services 7.1%

Public administration 7.1%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Construction 0.5%

Professional & management 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.3%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	17.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.4%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	18.8%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 10.4%

Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.2%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	521	98.9%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	515	97.7%
Born in same state	515	97.7%
Born in different state	447	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	2.3%
Not a US citizen	7	58.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	48	9.1%
Italian	13	2.5%
Dutch	8	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	1.5%
Polish	6	1.1%
English	5	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68669

What city is ZIP code 68669 in?

ZIP code 68669 is primarily assigned to Ulysses, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68669 in?

ZIP code 68669 falls within Butler County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68669 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 68669 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 68669 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 68669 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68669 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 68669 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68669?

The median home value in ZIP code 68669 is $121,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 68669 in?

ZIP code 68669 observes the CST timezone.