Roca, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68430
Lancaster County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,402
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $145,729
- Median income Above-median income area
- $468,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roca pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 98%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68430 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68430 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roca, Lancaster County, Nebraska, home to just 1,402 residents across 114.0 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68430 skews affluent, with a median household income of $145,729 (90% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,137. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.1% and unemployment is 1.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $468,900 (151% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 97.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,150.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 68430 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 68430
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roca, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68430.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68430, Roca, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,402
Population
114.0
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68430?
43.0
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
3.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$145,729
Median Household Income
+90% vs state ZIP avg
$68,137
Per Capita Income
0.1%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68430 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Roca, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$145,729 Top 1% higher than 99% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
715housing units
715
Total Housing Units
665
Occupied Units
50
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$468,900
Median Home Value
+151% vs state ZIP avg
$2,150
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68430 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +0.8% | 184 |
| 2019 | +5.0% | 193 |
| 2020 | +1.2% | 196 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 218 |
| 2024 | – | 273 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 87 business establishments in ZIP 68430, employing approximately 491 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,601,000.
87
Businesses
491
Employees
$26.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 28.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 68430 vs 68516 →
ZIP 68430 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68516
Lincoln (68516)
38,956 residents
- 68506
Lincoln (68506)
27,952 residents
- 68502
Lincoln (68502)
26,238 residents
- 68510
Lincoln (68510)
20,514 residents
- 68512 11,659
Lincoln (68512)
11,659 residents
- 68526 4,800
Lincoln (68526)
4,800 residents
- 68372 2,827
Hickman (68372)
2,827 residents
- 68430 1,402
Roca (68430)
1,402 residents
- 68523 1,390
Lincoln (68523)
1,390 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68430 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68430 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68430
Roca (68430)
$145,729 median income
- 68523
Lincoln (68523)
$141,786 median income
- 68372
Hickman (68372)
$114,420 median income
- 68526
Lincoln (68526)
$113,910 median income
- 68404
Martell (68404)
$112,643 median income
- 68512
Lincoln (68512)
$104,448 median income
- 68516
Lincoln (68516)
$100,821 median income
- 68438
Sprague (68438)
$81,250 median income
- 68506
Lincoln (68506)
$72,637 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68430 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68516 | Lincoln, NE | 38,956 | 4.7 mi |
| 68512 | Lincoln, NE | 11,659 | 5.4 mi |
| 68372 | Hickman, NE | 2,827 | 5.2 mi |
| 68438 | Sprague, NE | 142 | 5.2 mi |
| 68404 | Martell, NE | 902 | 5.8 mi |
| 68506 | Lincoln, NE | 27,952 | 8.1 mi |
| 68526 | Lincoln, NE | 4,800 | 6.1 mi |
| 68502 | Lincoln, NE | 26,238 | 8.3 mi |
| 68523 | Lincoln, NE | 1,390 | 6.8 mi |
| 68510 | Lincoln, NE | 20,514 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68430, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,402 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 68430 in?
ZIP code 68430 (Roca) is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Lancaster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lancaster-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68430?
ZIP code 68430 in Roca, NE has a population of 1,402 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68430?
The median household income in ZIP 68430 is $145,729, which is 91% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68430?
The median home value in ZIP 68430 is $468,900, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68430?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68430 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68430?
ZIP code 68430 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 491 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68430?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68430 are: Construction (25), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11), Retail trade (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68430?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68430 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68430?
In ZIP code 68430, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68430?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68430 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68430?
In ZIP code 68430, approximately 97.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68430?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68430 is 0.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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