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Orleans, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68966

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

674
2/sq mi
$62,250
Median income
$66,900
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68966 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68966 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orleans, Harlan County, Nebraska, home to just 674 residents across 321.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68966 reports a modest median household income of $62,250 (19% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $32,943. Poverty here runs at 12.0%, with unemployment measured at 0.6%. Median home value sits at $66,900 (64% below the state average), median rent at $588 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is -. To put 68966 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Harlan 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 68966, Orleans, 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

674

Population

321.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68966?

49.9

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$62,250

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$32,943

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68966 ranks nationally

Orleans, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,250 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

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

What does housing look like?

234

Total Housing Units

183

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$66,900

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$588

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 13 business establishments in ZIP 68966, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,473,000.

13

Businesses

59

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 23.1%

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 68966 vs 68920 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
68920 Alma, NE 1,446 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harlan County

68920 standard
Alma, NE
Pop: 1,446
68971 standard
Republican City, NE
Pop: 458
68977 standard
Stamford, NE
Pop: 342
68969 standard
Ragan, NE
Pop: 38

Related Areas

Harlan County Orleans, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68966 in? ▼
ZIP code 68966 (Orleans) is located in Harlan County, Nebraska. Harlan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harlan-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68966? ▼
ZIP code 68966 in Orleans, NE has a population of 674 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68966? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68966 is $62,250, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68966? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68966 is $66,900, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68966? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68966 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68966? ▼
ZIP code 68966 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68966? ▼
In ZIP code 68966, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 68966? ▼
In ZIP code 68966, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68966? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68966 is 12.0% 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.