Arcadia, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68815
Valley County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 596
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,808
- Median income Near-median income area
- $161,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arcadia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68815 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68815 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arcadia, Valley County, Nebraska, home to just 596 residents across 397.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68815 reports a modest median household income of $69,808 (9% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,916. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.4% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $161,600 (14% below the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $675; 74.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Valley County, so 68815 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 68815
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arcadia, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68815.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
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 68815, Arcadia, 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
596
Population
397.3
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68815?
44.1
Median Age
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
0.6%
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?
$69,808
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$39,916
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68815 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Arcadia, 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)
$69,808 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
353housing units
353
Total Housing Units
266
Occupied Units
87
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,600
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$675
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 68815, employing approximately 91 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,943,000.
22
Businesses
91
Employees
$4.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 36.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 13.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 13.6% |
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 68815 vs 68828 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68828 | Comstock, NE | 240 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68815, 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 68815 in?
ZIP code 68815 (Arcadia) is located in Valley County, Nebraska. Valley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/valley-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68815?
ZIP code 68815 in Arcadia, NE has a population of 596 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68815?
The median household income in ZIP 68815 is $69,808, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68815?
The median home value in ZIP 68815 is $161,600, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68815?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68815 is White at 99.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68815?
ZIP code 68815 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 91 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68815?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68815 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68815?
In ZIP code 68815, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 68815?
In ZIP code 68815, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68815?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68815 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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