Shickley, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68436

Fillmore County, Nebraska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

581
2/sq mi
$72,969
Median income
$157,900
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shickley pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68436 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68436 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 242.1 square miles in Shickley, Fillmore County, Nebraska. The area is home to 581 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68436 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68436 sits at $72,969 (5% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $42,598. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $157,900 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68436 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fillmore County, so you can benchmark 68436 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 68436

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68436.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68436, Shickley, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

581

Population

242.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68436?

44.9

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$72,969

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$42,598

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68436 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,969 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

268

Total Housing Units

225

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$157,900

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1944

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 68436, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,500,000.

19

Businesses

57

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 5 26.3%
Retail trade 4 21.1%
Construction 3 15.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 15.8%

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 68436 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 68436 ranks #2 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 68436 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 68436 ranks #3 of 5 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
68452 Ong, NE 86 6.3 mi
68326 Carleton, NE 241 10.0 mi
68335 Davenport, NE 518 10.7 mi
68361 Geneva, NE 2,573 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68436 in?
ZIP code 68436 (Shickley) is located in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Fillmore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fillmore-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68436?
ZIP code 68436 in Shickley, NE has a population of 581 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68436?
The median household income in ZIP 68436 is $72,969, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68436?
The median home value in ZIP 68436 is $157,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68436?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68436 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68436?
ZIP code 68436 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 57 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68436?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68436 are: Wholesale trade (5), Retail trade (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68436?
In ZIP code 68436, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68436?
In ZIP code 68436, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68436?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68436 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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