PlainZIP

Neligh, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68756

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

2,058
6/sq mi
$61,667
Median income
$158,300
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68756 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68756 covers 337.4 square miles in Neligh, Antelope County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,058 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68756 reports a modest median household income of $61,667 (19% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $37,736. Poverty here runs at 7.2%, with unemployment measured at 1.7%. Housing costs here run $158,300 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $703 a month; 74.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 13 minutes. To put 68756 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Antelope County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 68756

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Neligh, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68756.

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 68756, Neligh, 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

2,058

Population

337.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 68756?

44.3

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%

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?

$61,667

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$37,736

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

12.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68756 ranks nationally

Neligh, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,667 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

959

Total Housing Units

790

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$158,300

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$703

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 90 business establishments in ZIP 68756, employing approximately 752 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,618,000.

90

Businesses

752

Employees

$34.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 20.0%
Construction 13 14.4%
Finance and insurance 9 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 9 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 7 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 7 7.8%
Wholesale trade 6 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.7%
Manufacturing 3 3.3%
Information 3 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.3%

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 68756 vs 68761 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
68761 Oakdale, NE 434 9.5 mi

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68735 standard
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Pop: 922
68726 standard
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Pop: 893
68764 standard
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Pop: 753
68761 standard
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Pop: 434
68720 standard
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Pop: 340

Related Areas

Antelope County Neligh, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68756 in? ▼
ZIP code 68756 (Neligh) 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 68756? ▼
ZIP code 68756 in Neligh, NE has a population of 2,058 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68756? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68756 is $61,667, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68756? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68756 is $158,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68756? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68756 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68756? ▼
ZIP code 68756 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 752 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68756? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68756 are: Retail trade (18), Construction (13), Finance and insurance (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68756? ▼
In ZIP code 68756, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 68756? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68756 is 12.7 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 68756? ▼
In ZIP code 68756, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68756? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68756 is 7.2% 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.