68982 ZIP Code — Wilcox, NE
Kearney County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68982 is located in Wilcox, Nebraska, within Kearney County. It covers approximately 87.78 square miles and serves a population of 636 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
About ZIP code 68982
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 $139,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $73,533. The poverty rate of 5% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
636
population
87.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68982 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68982
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68982. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wilcox | Acceptable |
| Wilcox | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68947 Hildreth (6.6 mi)
68924 Axtell (11.4 mi)
68949 Holdrege (12.1 mi)
68940 Funk (13.1 mi)
68981 Upland (14.8 mi)
68971 Republican City (16.2 mi)
68920 Alma (16.5 mi)
68959 Minden (17.5 mi)
68929 Bloomington (17.7 mi)
68939 Franklin (19 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 636 |
| Population density | 7 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 87.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3580 |
| Longitude | -99.1700 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 308 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.8% | 39.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 56.8% | 34.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.6% | 21.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
636
Population
7
People per sq mi
42.9
Median age
$73,533
Median household income
$35,053
Per capita income
$139,500
Median home value
$793
Median monthly rent
67.5%
Home ownership
4.7%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
216
Housing units
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10
Under 5
9
10
5–9
9
24
10–14
21
18
15–19
15
30
20–24
27
32
25–34
28
54
35–44
47
41
45–54
35
40
55–59
35
29
60–64
26
43
65–74
38
6
75–84
6
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 115 | 18.1% |
| 18 and over | 521 | 81.9% |
| 65 and over | 96 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 42.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.1%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Other race
0.5%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 617 | 96.1% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.8% | 39.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 56.8% | 34.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.6% | 21.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
12.2%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
24.7%
$75k–$100k
22.4%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 22.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $73,533 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.5%
$50k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
30.2%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k–$300k
8.7%
$300k–$500k
11.0%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
9.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,500 |
| Median rent / month | $793 |
| Owner occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter occupied | 32.5% |
| Vacant | 14.7% |
| Single-family detached | 94.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 32.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 49.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.7% |
| Electricity | 18.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.1% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 139 | 54.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 9 | 3.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 64 | 25.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 43 | 16.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 52 | 20.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 67 | 26.3% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.9% | 22.2% |
| Married | 44.2% | 58.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
22.9%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
20.7%
Bachelor's degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 52 | 51.5% |
| High school | 39 | 38.6% |
| College / grad school | 8 | 7.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.9%
Agriculture & mining
19.2%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Transportation & utilities
12.1%
Other services
7.6%
Retail trade
4.7%
Construction
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Public administration
3.1%
Professional & management
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
0.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.4% |
| Service | 12.9% |
| Sales & office | 16.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 23.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.9% |
| Government | 9.2% |
| Self-employed | 18.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 5.5% |
| Other means | 9.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
Poverty
All people
4.7%
Under 18 years
1.1%
18 and over
5.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.1% |
| Depression | 16.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 10.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.0% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 41 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.2% |
| 65 and over | 30.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.9% |
| Public insurance | 23.4% |
| No insurance | 13.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 617 | 97.0% |
| 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) | 633 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 631 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 517 | 81.3% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 54 | 8.5% |
| French | 48 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 41 | 6.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 40 | 6.3% |
| English | 2 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68982
What city is ZIP code 68982 in?
ZIP code 68982 is primarily assigned to Wilcox, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68982 in?
ZIP code 68982 falls within Kearney County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68982?
The median home value in ZIP code 68982 is $139,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 68982?
ZIP code 68982 has an estimated population of 636 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68982?
The median household income in ZIP code 68982 is $73,533, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68982 in?
ZIP code 68982 observes the CST timezone.