Ord, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68862
Valley County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,007
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,321
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ord pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68862 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68862 covers 733.4 square miles in Ord, Valley County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,007 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68862 reports a modest median household income of $60,321 (21% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,678. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 0.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $163,100 (13% below the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $623; 71.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Valley County, so 68862 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 68862
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ord, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68862.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 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 68862, Ord, 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
3,007
Population
733.4
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68862?
41.4
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
2.3%
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?
$60,321
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$38,678
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68862 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Ord, 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)
$60,321 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
1,482housing units
1,482
Total Housing Units
1,320
Occupied Units
162
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,100
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$623
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 149 business establishments in ZIP 68862, employing approximately 1,059 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,002,000.
149
Businesses
1,059
Employees
$44.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 16.8% |
| Construction | 24 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.4% |
| Information | 4 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.0% |
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 68862 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68862
Ord (68862)
3,007 residents
- 68859 509
North Loup (68859)
509 residents
- 68837 103
Elyria (68837)
103 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68862 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68862 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68837
Elyria (68837)
$80,833 median income
- 68862
Ord (68862)
$60,321 median income
- 68859
North Loup (68859)
$50,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68862 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68862, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,007 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 68862 in?
ZIP code 68862 (Ord) 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 68862?
ZIP code 68862 in Ord, NE has a population of 3,007 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68862?
The median household income in ZIP 68862 is $60,321, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68862?
The median home value in ZIP 68862 is $163,100, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68862?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68862 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68862?
ZIP code 68862 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 1,059 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68862?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68862 are: Retail trade (25), Construction (24), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68862?
In ZIP code 68862, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 68862?
In ZIP code 68862, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68862?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68862 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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