Verdigre, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68783
Knox County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,086
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $46,328
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Verdigre pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68783 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68783 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Verdigre, Knox County, Nebraska, home to just 1,086 residents across 571.6 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68783 reports a modest median household income of $46,328 (40% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,401. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,200 (41% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $550; owner occupancy is 78.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 68783 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 68783
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Verdigre, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68783.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 68783, Verdigre, 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
1,086
Population
571.6
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68783?
51.3
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$46,328
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$28,401
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68783 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Verdigre, 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)
$46,328 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
474housing units
474
Total Housing Units
371
Occupied Units
103
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,200
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$550
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 68783, employing approximately 132 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,565,000.
26
Businesses
132
Employees
$4.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 19.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 11.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 11.5% |
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 68783 vs 68760 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68760 | Niobrara, NE | 1,364 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68783, 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 (1,086 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 68783 in?
ZIP code 68783 (Verdigre) is located in Knox County, Nebraska. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68783?
ZIP code 68783 in Verdigre, NE has a population of 1,086 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68783?
The median household income in ZIP 68783 is $46,328, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68783?
The median home value in ZIP 68783 is $110,200, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68783?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68783 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68783?
ZIP code 68783 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 132 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68783?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68783 are: Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68783?
In ZIP code 68783, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68783?
In ZIP code 68783, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68783?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68783 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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