| ZIP Code | 68715 |
|---|---|
| City | Battle Creek |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Madison County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,630 ft |
| Latitude | 41.971271 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.605926 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31119 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.90 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.6% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 269 (23.2%) |
| Some College | 104 (9%) |
| Associates | 137 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 343 (29.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 302 (26%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,368 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $197,200 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,038/mo ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 675 |
| Vacant Units | 38 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 675 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 38 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
ZIP code 68715 is located in Battle Creek, Nebraska, within Madison County. With a population of 1,892, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.8 years. Economically, 68715 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,368 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68715 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $197,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,038 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 68715 is primarily White (95.93%). Residents are well-educated — 55.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 68715 in Battle Creek, NE is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,892 residents, a median household income of $100,368, and a median home value of $197,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.