PlainZIP

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
$145,729
Median income
$468,900
Median home value
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $68,137. Poverty here runs at 0.1%, with unemployment measured at 1.4%. The typical home here is valued at $468,900 (151% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,150 monthly, and 97.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lancaster County, letting you compare 68430 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 68430?

43.0

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

$68,137

Per Capita Income

0.1%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68430 ranks nationally

Roca, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$145,729 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

715

Total Housing Units

665

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.9%
Renter 2.1%

$468,900

Median Home Value

+151% vs state

$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

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ZIP 68430 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68430 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68430 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Lancaster County

68516 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 38,956
68521 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 31,733
68506 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 27,952
68502 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 26,238
68510 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 20,514
68504 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 16,444

Related Areas

Lancaster County Roca, NE Nebraska

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.