ZIP Code 68859 Demographics

Valley County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68859 compared to county averages.

Total Population

450

↓ 88.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$46,979

↓ 24.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$90,000

↓ 28.5% vs county

Median Age

50.9 yrs

↓ +9.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.4%

↑ 24.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68859 compares to Valley County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68859 $47k Valley $62k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68859 $90k Valley $126k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

79.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$550

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68859 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$90,000
Down Payment (20%)$18,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$571P&I: $455 | Tax: $90 | Ins: $26
Rent (Local Median)
$550
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $21/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68859, sorted by distance.

68817 13.7 mi away sherman county 68853 15.0 mi away sherman county 68838 19.5 mi away howard county 68871 22.9 mi away sherman county 68873 24.9 mi away howard county 68852 26.4 mi away sherman county

About Valley County

Valley County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 4,053. The county's median household income is $62,321 and median home value is $125,800. ZIP code 68859 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Valley 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.