68783 ZIP Code — Verdigre, NE

Knox County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68783 is located in Verdigre, Nebraska, within Knox County. It covers approximately 215.31 square miles and serves a population of 927 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68783

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 $105,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,688. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 68783 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

927

population

215.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68783 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68783

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68783. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Verdigre	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68760 Niobrara (10.5 mi) 68724 Center (13.4 mi) 68729 Creighton (15.2 mi) 68764 Orchard (16.4 mi) 57062 Springfield (17.1 mi) 68766 Page (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	927
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	215.31 sq mi
Water area	0.74 sq mi
Latitude	42.6350
Longitude	-98.1298
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	44.7%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	14.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

927

Population

People per sq mi

54.9

Median age

$54,688

Median household income

$26,645

Per capita income

$105,400

Median home value

$512

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

321

Housing units

18.8%

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	165	17.8%
18 and over	762	82.2%
65 and over	242	26.1%
Median age	54.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 13.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	778	82.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	123	13.1%
Hispanic or Latino	13	1.4%
Two or more races	13	1.4%
Other race	13	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	14.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$54,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 37.4%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,400
Median rent / month	$512
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	41.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	41.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	27.4%
Propane / LP gas	63.5%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	3.5%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	208	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	68	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	60	17.6%
Households with children under 18	70	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	146	42.9%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	14.0%
Married	58.0%	58.1%
Separated	1.0%	0.8%
Widowed	2.0%	10.7%
Divorced	8.3%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.3%
Kindergarten	10	6.4%
Elementary school	65	41.7%
High school	49	31.4%
College / grad school	30	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Agriculture & mining 15.1%

Other services 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Public administration 7.0%

Retail trade 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Professional & management 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Construction 3.0%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	22.8%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	14.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.6

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 32.7%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 72.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.9%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	10.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	14.6%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	10.0%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.3%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	26.9%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	18.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	877	94.6%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	927	100.0%
Born in same state	927	100.0%
Born in different state	681	73.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	4.9%
Arab	38	4.1%
Italian	34	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	1.5%
Dutch	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68783

What city is ZIP code 68783 in?

ZIP code 68783 is primarily assigned to Verdigre, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68783 in?

ZIP code 68783 falls within Knox County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68783 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 68783 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68783 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 68783 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68783?

16% of residents in ZIP code 68783 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68783?

The median home value in ZIP code 68783 is $105,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 68783 in?

ZIP code 68783 observes the CST timezone.