Elgin, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68636
Antelope County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,254
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $78,056
- Median income Near-median income area
- $113,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elgin pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68636 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68636 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elgin, Antelope County, Nebraska, home to just 1,254 residents across 597.1 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68636 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,056 (2% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,726. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,800 (39% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $634; owner occupancy is 78.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Antelope County, so 68636 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 68636
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elgin, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68636.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 68636, Elgin, 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
1,254
Population
597.1
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68636?
36.0
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
Female
0.2%
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?
$78,056
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$36,726
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68636 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Elgin, 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)
$78,056 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
604housing units
604
Total Housing Units
526
Occupied Units
78
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,800
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$634
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 68636, employing approximately 221 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,248,000.
47
Businesses
221
Employees
$7.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 19.1% |
| Construction | 6 | 12.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 12.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.4% |
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 68636 vs 68652 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68652 | Petersburg, NE | 715 | 10.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68636, 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 (1,254 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 68636 in?
ZIP code 68636 (Elgin) is located in Antelope County, Nebraska. Antelope County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/antelope-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68636?
ZIP code 68636 in Elgin, NE has a population of 1,254 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68636?
The median household income in ZIP 68636 is $78,056, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68636?
The median home value in ZIP 68636 is $113,800, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68636?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68636 is White at 98.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68636?
ZIP code 68636 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68636?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68636 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (6), Wholesale trade (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68636?
In ZIP code 68636, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 68636?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68636 is 21.3 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 68636?
In ZIP code 68636, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68636?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68636 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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