PlainZIP

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
$46,328
Median income
$110,200
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $28,401. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.9%. Housing costs here run $110,200 for a typical home value (41% below the state average), with rent averaging $550 a month; 78.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 68783 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 68783

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Verdigre, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68783.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 68783?

51.3

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 14.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

$28,401

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68783 ranks nationally

Verdigre, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,328 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

474

Total Housing Units

371

Occupied Units

103

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$110,200

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

68730 standard
Crofton, NE
Pop: 1,860
68718 standard
Bloomfield, NE
Pop: 1,765
68729 standard
Creighton, NE
Pop: 1,745
68760 standard
Niobrara, NE
Pop: 1,364
68786 standard
Wausa, NE
Pop: 1,079
68789 standard
Winnetoon, NE
Pop: 176

Related Areas

Knox County Verdigre, NE Nebraska

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.

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