Zip code 68636: Elgin, Nebraska

Q: What city is zip code 68636?

68636 is assigned to Elgin, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 68636 in?

68636 is mostly in Antelope County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 68636?

About 1,224 people live in 68636, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 68636?

The median household income in 68636 is $78,056.

Q: What zip codes are near 68636?

The closest zip codes to 68636 are 68761, 68652, 68726, 68756, 68781.

Residential delivery areaAntelope CountyCentral Time

Population

1,224

Median household income

$78K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$114K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$634/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

206 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 68636

68636 is a rural zip code in Elgin, Nebraska (Antelope County), covering 206 sq mi of land. About 1,224 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 36 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $78,056 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $113,800, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $634 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.3 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and construction and repair. 25% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 68636 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers24.6%
99th
U.S. 10% · NE 10.8%136th of 540 in NE
Residents under 1829.7%
95th
U.S. 22% · NE 24.5%80th of 540 in NE
Healthcare workers14.4%
93rd
U.S. 9.7% · NE 9.5%56th of 540 in NE
Residents 65 and older24.2%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · NE 16.7%170th of 540 in NE
Housing vacancy12.9%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · NE 7.6%233rd of 538 in NE
Homeownership rate78.5%
75th
U.S. 65.2% · NE 66.5%299th of 538 in NE
Median earnings per worker$49,327
54th
U.S. $49,666 · NE $47,319181st of 540 in NE
Uninsured rate6.6%
48th
U.S. 8.4% · NE 7.2%208th of 540 in NE
Median household income$78,056
47th
U.S. $80,734 · NE $76,475214th of 530 in NE
Veterans5.5%
45th
U.S. 6.2% · NE 6.9%363rd of 540 in NE
Poverty rate9.6%
42nd
U.S. 12.5% · NE 10.6%215th of 539 in NE
Per capita income$36,726
40th
U.S. $44,673 · NE $41,751324th of 540 in NE
Government workers12.1%
37th
U.S. 14.5% · NE 15%366th of 540 in NE
Bachelor's degree or higher24.4%
32nd
U.S. 35.7% · NE 34.6%273rd of 539 in NE
Median age36
27th
U.S. 38.9 · NE 37.2433rd of 540 in NE
Work from home8.5%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · NE 11%253rd of 540 in NE
Unemployment rate3.3%
21st
U.S. 5.2% · NE 3%128th of 540 in NE
Average commute21.3 min
19th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NE 19.2 min260th of 537 in NE
Income inequality (Gini)0.386
12th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NE 0.456338th of 538 in NE
Broadband access84.2%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NE 90.6%379th of 538 in NE
Median home value$113,800
4th
U.S. $332,700 · NE $238,600418th of 511 in NE
Population1,224
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NE 1,978,707204th of 540 in NE
Median gross rent$634
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · NE $1,072382nd of 441 in NE
Foreign-born residents0.2%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · NE 8%402nd of 540 in NE
Population density6/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NE 26/sq mi367th of 540 in NE
Diversity index2.4
1st
U.S. 61.4 · NE 41.3499th of 540 in NE
Rent-burdened renters11.6%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NE 45.1%400th of 523 in NE
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NE 3.3%334th of 540 in NE

Measure	68636	Antelope	NE	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NE
Self-employed workers	24.6%	22.9%	10.8%	10%	99th	136th of 540
Residents under 18	29.7%	24.8%	24.5%	22%	95th	80th of 540
Healthcare workers	14.4%	9.8%	9.5%	9.7%	93rd	56th of 540
Residents 65 and older	24.2%	24.7%	16.7%	17.2%	90th	170th of 540
Housing vacancy	12.9%	16.3%	7.6%	10.1%	82nd	233rd of 538
Homeownership rate	78.5%	79%	66.5%	65.2%	75th	299th of 538
Median earnings per worker	$49,327	$44,756	$47,319	$49,666	54th	181st of 540
Uninsured rate	6.6%	7.2%	7.2%	8.4%	48th	208th of 540
Median household income	$78,056	$66,105	$76,475	$80,734	47th	214th of 530
Veterans	5.5%	6.2%	6.9%	6.2%	45th	363rd of 540
Poverty rate	9.6%	9.2%	10.6%	12.5%	42nd	215th of 539
Per capita income	$36,726	$36,317	$41,751	$44,673	40th	324th of 540
Government workers	12.1%	16%	15%	14.5%	37th	366th of 540
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.4%	20.5%	34.6%	35.7%	32nd	273rd of 539
Median age	36	42.4	37.2	38.9	27th	433rd of 540
Work from home	8.5%	8.7%	11%	15.1%	25th	253rd of 540
Unemployment rate	3.3%	1.7%	3%	5.2%	21st	128th of 540
Average commuteStrength	21.3 min	17.8 min	19.2 min	26.4 min	19th	260th of 537
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.386	0.431	0.456	0.483	12th	338th of 538
Broadband accessWeakness	84.2%	83.3%	90.6%	91%	11th	379th of 538
Median home value	$113,800	$130,300	$238,600	$332,700	4th	418th of 511
Population	1,224	6,305	1,978,707	334,922,499	2nd	204th of 540
Median gross rent	$634	$692	$1,072	$1,413	2nd	382nd of 441
Foreign-born residents	0.2%	2.3%	8%	14.1%	2nd	402nd of 540
Population density	6/sq mi	7/sq mi	26/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	367th of 540
Diversity index	2.4	13.6	41.3	61.4	1st	499th of 540
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	11.6%	29%	45.1%	51.1%	1st	400th of 523
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	3.3%	3.8%	1st	334th of 540

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

10%

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

35–44

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

Under 18

29.7%

65 and over

24.2%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

2.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 526
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 63.3%
Married couples: 53.8%
Living alone: 35.7%
Veterans (of adults): 5.5%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

68636

$78,056

Antelope Co.

$66,105

Nebraska

$76,475

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,726

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.386

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

68636

$113,800

Antelope Co.

$130,300

Nebraska

$238,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

68636

$634

Antelope Co.

$692

Nebraska

$1,072

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

96%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 604
Owner-occupied: 78.5%
Vacant: 12.9%
Median year built: 1957
Median rooms: 6.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 11.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 4.2%
Home value to income: 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

28%

10–19

28%

20–29

18%

30–44

12%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

70.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

26%

Healthcare

14%

Construction and repair

14%

Office and admin

10%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Education

Legal and social services

Production

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

Food service

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

0.5%

Computer and math

Police and fire

Industries

Agriculture and mining

25%

Health care and social assistance

21%

Admin, support and management

Education

Construction

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Information

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$49,327

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

24.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	68636	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,655	$74,888
Service	$29,107	$26,804
Sales and office	$42,237	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,154	$49,199
Production and transportation	$53,333	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

28%

Some college

21%

Associate's

24%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 97.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.5%
Households with broadband: 84.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 56.8%
No internet access: 14.3%
Without health insurance: 6.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Elgin
State: Nebraska
County: Antelope County
Center point: 42.0092° N, 98.1526° W
Land area: 206 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

68636 spans 2 counties

Antelope County94% of land
Wheeler County6% of land

Zip codes near 68636

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
68761	Oakdale, NE	10 mi	442	$82,604	$50,000
68652	Petersburg, NE	11 mi	630	$79,271	$120,100
68726	Clearwater, NE	13 mi	724	$69,107	$118,200
68756	Neligh, NE	15 mi	1,811	$61,667	$158,300
68781	Tilden, NE	16 mi	1,324	$67,212	$171,700
68735	Ewing, NE	18 mi	828	$73,438	$114,900
68622	Bartlett, NE	20 mi	427	$77,917	$168,800
68620	Albion, NE	21 mi	2,986	$83,450	$231,700
68752	Meadow Grove, NE	23 mi	543	$66,250	$124,700
68720	Brunswick, NE	24 mi	250	$81,250	$162,500
68773	Royal, NE	24 mi	283	$51,607	—
68665	Spalding, NE	25 mi	638	$70,000	$146,500

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Questions about 68636

What city is zip code 68636?

68636 is assigned to Elgin, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 68636 in?

68636 is mostly in Antelope County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 68636?

About 1,224 people live in 68636, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 68636 in?

68636 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 68636?

The median household income in 68636 is $78,056.

What zip codes are near 68636?

The closest zip codes to 68636 are 68761, 68652, 68726, 68756, 68781.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68636, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.