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 Low-density area
- $61,667
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Neligh pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd 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 average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,736. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 1.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,300 (15% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $703; owner occupancy is 74.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Antelope County, so 68756 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 68756
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Neligh, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68756.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 68756?
44.3
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
6.3%
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?
$61,667
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$37,736
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
12.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68756 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Neligh, 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)
$61,667 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nebraska ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
959housing units
959
Total Housing Units
790
Occupied Units
169
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,300
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68756, 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 (2,058 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 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.
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