PlainZIP

Pilger, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68768

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

642
4/sq mi
$78,125
Median income
$196,700
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68768 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68768 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pilger, Stanton County, Nebraska, home to just 642 residents across 178.3 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68768 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,125 (2% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $38,026. Local economic indicators show a 17.2% poverty rate alongside 0.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $196,700 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $533 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 1 more sharing Stanton County, letting you compare 68768 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 68768

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pilger, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68768.

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 68768, Pilger, 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

642

Population

178.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68768?

45.3

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 9.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$78,125

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$38,026

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68768 ranks nationally

Pilger, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,125 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 44.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

297

Total Housing Units

287

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$196,700

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$533

Median Rent

1940

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 68768, employing approximately 77 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,314,000.

19

Businesses

77

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 5 26.3%
Construction 3 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.8%

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 68768 vs 68791 →

ZIP 68768 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 68768 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 68768 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 68768 ranks #2 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
68791 Wisner, NE 1,800 6.7 mi
68779 Stanton, NE 2,433 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stanton County

68779 standard
Stanton, NE
Pop: 2,433

Related Areas

Stanton County Pilger, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68768 in? ▼
ZIP code 68768 (Pilger) is located in Stanton County, Nebraska. Stanton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stanton-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68768? ▼
ZIP code 68768 in Pilger, NE has a population of 642 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68768? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68768 is $78,125, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68768? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68768 is $196,700, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68768? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68768 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68768? ▼
ZIP code 68768 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 77 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68768? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68768 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Construction (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68768? ▼
In ZIP code 68768, 44.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 68768? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68768 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68768? ▼
In ZIP code 68768, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68768? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68768 is 17.2% 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.