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Richardson County
Verdon, NE
68457
68457 ZIP Code — Verdon, NE
Richardson County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68457 is located in
Verdon ,
Nebraska ,
within Richardson County .
It covers approximately 37.58 square miles and serves a population of
475 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 402 .
About ZIP code 68457
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 $83,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $72,500. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
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.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 68457 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
475
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
147
Geography
Land area
37.58 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
40.1311
Longitude
-95.7280
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
402
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.2%
57.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
42.8%
26.8%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
13.0%
12.9%
22.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$72,500
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 64 13.5% 18 and over 411 86.5% 65 and over 65 13.7% Median age 35.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.3%
Group Count % White 462 97.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 11 2.3% Asian 2 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.2%
57.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
42.8%
26.8%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
13.0%
12.9%
22.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.0% $10k–$15k 2.0% $15k–$25k 3.4% $25k–$35k 7.4% $35k–$50k 9.8% $50k–$75k 28.9% $75k–$100k 16.7% $100k–$150k 27.0% $150k–$200k 2.9% Median income $72,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $83,400 Median rent / month $722 Owner occupied 87.3% Renter occupied 12.7% Vacant 6.4% Single-family detached 98.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.8% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.26
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 8.3% 1970–1979 8.3% 1960–1969 11.5% 1950–1959 1.4% 1940–1949 6.4% 1939 or earlier 64.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.3% 2 bedrooms 35.8% 3 bedrooms 35.8% 4 bedrooms 15.6% 5+ bedrooms 5.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.3% 1 vehicle 12.7% 2 vehicles 33.8% 3 or more 45.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.5% Electricity 22.5% Propane / LP gas 55.4% Wood 21.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 132 64.7% Cohabiting couple 5 2.5% Male householder, no spouse 39 19.1% Female householder, no spouse 28 13.7% Households with children under 18 44 21.6% Households with seniors (65+) 48 23.5% Average household size 2.33
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.6% 9.2% Married 59.6% 77.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.8% 8.7% Divorced 7.1% 4.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.3% Bachelor's or higher 9.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 1 1.9% Elementary school 22 41.5% High school 30 56.6% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.3%
Agriculture & mining
8.7%
Professional & management
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Public administration
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.0% Service 12.6% Sales & office 12.9% Natural resources & construction 24.3% Production & transportation 17.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.0% Government 26.1% Self-employed 6.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.7% Carpool 10.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 18.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 26.5% Retirement income 18.1% Supplemental Security 6.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.8% High blood pressure 37.6% High cholesterol 35.3% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 8.2% Arthritis 27.7% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.5% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.9% Binge drinking 18.2% No physical activity 23.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.5% Depression 15.6% Fair or poor health 11.9% Poor mental health 10.9% Poor physical health 9.3% No health insurance 13.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.9% Visited dentist 64.0% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 11.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 53 12.9%
Disability % Any disability 10.7% Under 18 1.6% 18–64 years 7.8% 65 and over 35.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 79.4% Public insurance 28.6% No insurance 3.4% Uninsured under 19 3.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 454 95.6% Spanish 21 4.6% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 19 4.2% Other languages 2 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 462 97.3% Born in same state 458 96.4% Born in different state 297 62.5% Foreign born 4 0.8% Naturalized citizen 13 2.7% Not a US citizen 11 84.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 68 14.3% Arab 45 9.5%
Ancestry Count % Italian 29 6.1% English 21 4.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.9% Internet access 92.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68457
What city is ZIP code 68457 in?
ZIP code 68457 is primarily assigned to Verdon, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68457 in?
ZIP code 68457 falls within Richardson County, Nebraska.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68457?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 68457 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 68457 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 68457 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 68457 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68457?
The median home value in ZIP code 68457 is $83,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 68457 in?
ZIP code 68457 observes the CST timezone.
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