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ZIP Code 68875

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

658
1/sq mi
$61,818
Median income
$158,300
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scotia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68875 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68875 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 506.2 square miles in Scotia, Greeley County, Nebraska. The area is home to 658 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 68875 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68875 sits at $61,818 (19% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $29,835. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $158,300 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $578 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68875 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 68875 sits relative to Nebraska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 68875

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68875.

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 68875, Scotia, 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

658

Population

506.2

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68875?

33.9

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
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 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$61,818

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$29,835

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68875 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,818 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

346

Total Housing Units

272

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$158,300

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$578

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 25 business establishments in ZIP 68875, employing approximately 87 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,633,000.

25

Businesses

87

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 28.0%
Retail trade 5 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 16.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 12.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68875 in?
ZIP code 68875 (Scotia) is located in Greeley County, Nebraska. Greeley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greeley-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68875?
ZIP code 68875 in Scotia, NE has a population of 658 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68875?
The median household income in ZIP 68875 is $61,818, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68875?
The median home value in ZIP 68875 is $158,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68875?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68875 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68875?
ZIP code 68875 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 87 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68875?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68875 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68875?
In ZIP code 68875, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 68875?
In ZIP code 68875, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68875?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68875 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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