PlainZIP

Rockville, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68871

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

250
2/sq mi
$53,125
Median income
$68,500
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68871 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68871 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockville, Sherman County, Nebraska, home to just 250 residents across 166.7 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68871 reports a modest median household income of $53,125 (31% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $34,750. Local economic indicators show a 6.0% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $68,500 for a typical home value (63% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 87.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is -. To put 68871 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Sherman County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 68871, Rockville, 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

250

Population

166.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68871?

43.6

Median Age

39.9%

Male

60.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$53,125

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$34,750

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68871 ranks nationally

Rockville, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,125 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

147

Total Housing Units

122

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$68,500

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

1944

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 68871, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $233,000.

3

Businesses

7

Employees

$233K

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 68871 vs 68869 →

ZIP 68871 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68871 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68871 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68871 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68869 Ravenna, NE 2,202 10.1 mi
68820 Boelus, NE 391 8.1 mi
68817 Ashton, NE 386 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sherman County

68853 standard
Loup City, NE
Pop: 1,559
68852 standard
Litchfield, NE
Pop: 565
68817 standard
Ashton, NE
Pop: 386
68844 standard
Hazard, NE
Pop: 228

Related Areas

Sherman County Rockville, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68871 in? ▼
ZIP code 68871 (Rockville) is located in Sherman County, Nebraska. Sherman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sherman-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68871? ▼
ZIP code 68871 in Rockville, NE has a population of 250 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68871? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68871 is $53,125, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68871? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68871 is $68,500, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68871? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68871 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68871? ▼
ZIP code 68871 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68871? ▼
In ZIP code 68871, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 68871? ▼
In ZIP code 68871, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68871? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68871 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.