| ZIP Code | 68430 |
|---|---|
| City | Roca |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area Code | 402/531 |
| Elevation | 1,290 ft |
| Latitude | 40.675673 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.666104 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.2 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 0.1% ▼ 99% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.4% ▲ 51% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 167 (14.2%) |
| Some College | 116 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 203 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 217 (18.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 467 (39.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $126,458 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $443,000 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $861/mo ↓ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 606 |
| Vacant Units | 4 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 606 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 4 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 68430 is located in Roca, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. With a population of 1,661, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.2 years. Economically, 68430 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $126,458 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68430 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $443,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $861 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 95.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 68430 is primarily White (96.81%). Residents are well-educated — 58.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.1%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68430 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 68430 in Roca, NE is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,661 residents, a median household income of $126,458, and a median home value of $443,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.