PlainZIP

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
$70,833
Median income
$133,900
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $45,642. Local economic indicators show a 12.1% poverty rate alongside 2.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $133,900 for a typical home value (28% below the state average), with rent averaging $814 a month; 83.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Antelope County, letting you compare 68764 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 68764

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orchard, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68764.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 68764?

40.5

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

$45,642

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68764 ranks nationally

Orchard, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,833 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

376

Total Housing Units

310

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$133,900

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Antelope County

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Pop: 2,058
68636 standard
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Pop: 1,254
68735 standard
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Pop: 922
68726 standard
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Pop: 893
68761 standard
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Pop: 434
68720 standard
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Pop: 340

Related Areas

Antelope County Orchard, NE Nebraska

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.