Oconto, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68860

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

324
1/sq mi
$95,750
Median income
$72,500
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oconto pairs an upper-quartile household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68860 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68860 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 462.9 square miles in Oconto, Custer County, Nebraska. The area is home to 324 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 68860 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68860 sits at $95,750 (25% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $40,277. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $72,500 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $1,667 per month, and 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68860 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Custer County, so you can benchmark 68860 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 →

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 68860, Oconto, 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

324

Population

462.9

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68860?

42.8

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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?

$95,750

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$40,277

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68860 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,750 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

184

Total Housing Units

137

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$72,500

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$1,667

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 68860, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $422,000.

7

Businesses

16

Employees

$422K

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
68834 Eddyville, NE 226 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68860 in?
ZIP code 68860 (Oconto) is located in Custer County, Nebraska. Custer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/custer-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68860?
ZIP code 68860 in Oconto, NE has a population of 324 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68860?
The median household income in ZIP 68860 is $95,750, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68860?
The median home value in ZIP 68860 is $72,500, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68860?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68860 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68860?
ZIP code 68860 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68860?
In ZIP code 68860, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 68860?
In ZIP code 68860, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68860?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68860 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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