ZIP Code 68855 Demographics

Custer County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68855 compared to county averages.

Total Population

324

↓ 96.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$73,125

↑ +17.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$209,500

↑ +57.0% vs county

Median Age

50.0 yrs

↓ +18.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

↓ +171.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68855 compares to Custer County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68855 $73k Custer $62k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68855 $210k Custer $133k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

24.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

80.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$725

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68855 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$209,500
Down Payment (20%)$41,900
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,330P&I: $1059 | Tax: $210 | Ins: $61
Rent (Local Median)
$725
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $605/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68855, sorted by distance.

68814 11.3 mi away custer county 68881 18.8 mi away custer county 68815 19.7 mi away valley county 68822 21.8 mi away custer county

About Custer County

Custer County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 10,566. The county's median household income is $62,288 and median home value is $133,400. ZIP code 68855 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Custer County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.