PlainZIP

North Loup, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68859

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

509
2/sq mi
$50,000
Median income
$101,700
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Loup pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68859 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68859 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Loup, Valley County, Nebraska, home to just 509 residents across 221.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68859 reports a modest median household income of $50,000 (35% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $34,401. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $101,700 (46% below the state average), median rent at $618 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 68859, plus 3 more within Valley County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 68859, North Loup, 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

509

Population

221.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68859?

56.4

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$50,000

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$34,401

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68859 ranks nationally

North Loup, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,000 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

219

Total Housing Units

170

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$101,700

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$618

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 12 business establishments in ZIP 68859, employing approximately 87 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,320,000.

12

Businesses

87

Employees

$5.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 68859 vs 68862 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
68862 Ord, NE 3,007 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Valley County

68862 standard
Ord, NE
Pop: 3,007
68815 standard
Arcadia, NE
Pop: 596
68837 standard
Elyria, NE
Pop: 103

Related Areas

Valley County North Loup, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68859 in? ▼
ZIP code 68859 (North Loup) 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 68859? ▼
ZIP code 68859 in North Loup, NE has a population of 509 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68859? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68859 is $50,000, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68859? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68859 is $101,700, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68859? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68859 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68859? ▼
ZIP code 68859 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 87 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68859? ▼
In ZIP code 68859, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 68859? ▼
In ZIP code 68859, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68859? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68859 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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