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
$69,808
Median income
$161,600
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 397.3 square miles in Arcadia, Valley County, Nebraska. The area is home to 596 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68815 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68815 sits at $69,808 (9% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $39,916. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $161,600 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $675 per month, and 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68815 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Valley County, so you can benchmark 68815 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 68815

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68815.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

596

Population

397.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68815?

44.1

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 99.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

$39,916

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68815 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,808 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

353

Total Housing Units

266

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

$161,600

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
68828 Comstock, NE 240 10.1 mi

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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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