PlainZIP

Arapahoe, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68922

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

1,336
3/sq mi
$57,426
Median income
$107,900
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arapahoe pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68922 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68922 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska, home to just 1,336 residents across 417.5 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68922 reports a modest median household income of $57,426 (25% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $30,404. Poverty here runs at 22.8%, with unemployment measured at 1.6%. The typical home here is valued at $107,900 (42% below the state average); renters pay a median of $770 monthly, and 70.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Furnas County, letting you compare 68922 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 68922

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arapahoe, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68922.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68922, Arapahoe, 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

1,336

Population

417.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68922?

50.4

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
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?

$57,426

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$30,404

Per Capita Income

22.8%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68922 ranks nationally

Arapahoe, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,426 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

What does housing look like?

743

Total Housing Units

561

Occupied Units

182

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$107,900

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$770

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 68922, employing approximately 311 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,238,000.

47

Businesses

311

Employees

$15.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 14.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 6 12.8%
Finance and insurance 5 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 10.6%
Construction 4 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 8.5%

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 68922 vs 68936 →

ZIP 68922 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 68922 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 68922 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 68922 ranks #2 of 3 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
68936 Edison, NE 243 6.4 mi
68948 Holbrook, NE 363 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Furnas County

69022 standard
Cambridge, NE
Pop: 1,570
68967 standard
Oxford, NE
Pop: 1,142
68926 standard
Beaver City, NE
Pop: 783
68948 standard
Holbrook, NE
Pop: 363
68936 standard
Edison, NE
Pop: 243
69046 standard
Wilsonville, NE
Pop: 194

Related Areas

Furnas County Arapahoe, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68922 in? ▼
ZIP code 68922 (Arapahoe) is located in Furnas County, Nebraska. Furnas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/furnas-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68922? ▼
ZIP code 68922 in Arapahoe, NE has a population of 1,336 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68922? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68922 is $57,426, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68922? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68922 is $107,900, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68922? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68922 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68922? ▼
ZIP code 68922 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 311 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68922? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68922 are: Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68922? ▼
In ZIP code 68922, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 68922? ▼
In ZIP code 68922, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68922? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68922 is 22.8% 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.