Orchard, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68764
Antelope County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 753
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,833
- Median income Near-median income area
- $133,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Orchard pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68764 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68764 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska, home to just 753 residents across 358.6 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68764 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,833 (8% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,642. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $133,900 (28% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $814; owner occupancy is 83.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Antelope County, so 68764 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 68764
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orchard, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68764.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 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 68764, Orchard, 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
753
Population
358.6
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68764?
40.5
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
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?
$70,833
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$45,642
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68764 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Orchard, 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)
$70,833 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
376housing units
376
Total Housing Units
310
Occupied Units
66
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,900
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$814
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 27 business establishments in ZIP 68764, employing approximately 105 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,735,000.
27
Businesses
105
Employees
$5.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 18.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 18.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 11.1% |
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 68764 vs 68773 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68773 | Royal, NE | 173 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68764, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 68764 in?
ZIP code 68764 (Orchard) 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 68764?
ZIP code 68764 in Orchard, NE has a population of 753 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68764?
The median household income in ZIP 68764 is $70,833, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68764?
The median home value in ZIP 68764 is $133,900, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68764?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68764 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68764?
ZIP code 68764 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68764?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68764 are: Wholesale trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68764?
In ZIP code 68764, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 68764?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68764 is 19.1 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 68764?
In ZIP code 68764, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68764?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68764 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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