PlainZIP

Shelby, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68662

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

1,231
5/sq mi
$89,706
Median income
$168,900
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68662 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68662 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shelby, Polk County, Nebraska, home to just 1,231 residents across 241.4 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68662 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,706 (17% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $39,014. Local economic indicators show a 4.1% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $168,900 (10% below the state average), median rent at $855 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 68662 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 68662

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shelby, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68662.

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 68662, Shelby, 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

1,231

Population

241.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68662?

41.7

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
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 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$89,706

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$39,014

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68662 ranks nationally

Shelby, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,706 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

442

Total Housing Units

404

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$168,900

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$855

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 68662, employing approximately 158 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,003,000.

24

Businesses

158

Employees

$7.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 5 20.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 20.8%
Finance and insurance 3 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.5%

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 68662 vs 68658 →

ZIP 68662 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 68662 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 68662 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 68662 ranks #3 of 3 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
68658 Rising City, NE 683 6.5 mi
68667 Surprise, NE 92 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

68666 standard
Stromsburg, NE
Pop: 1,611
68651 standard
Osceola, NE
Pop: 1,470
68654 standard
Polk, NE
Pop: 541

Related Areas

Polk County Shelby, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68662 in? ▼
ZIP code 68662 (Shelby) is located in Polk County, Nebraska. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68662? ▼
ZIP code 68662 in Shelby, NE has a population of 1,231 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68662? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68662 is $89,706, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68662? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68662 is $168,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68662? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68662 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68662? ▼
ZIP code 68662 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68662? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68662 are: Wholesale trade (5), Transportation and warehousing (5), Finance and insurance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68662? ▼
In ZIP code 68662, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 68662? ▼
In ZIP code 68662, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68662? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68662 is 4.1% 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.