| ZIP Code | 68773 |
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| City | Royal |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Antelope County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,830 ft |
| Latitude | 42.362211 |
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| Longitude | -98.119232 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 3.2% ▼ 68% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 43 (29.5%) |
| Some College | 13 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 31 (21.2%) |
| Bachelors | 28 (19.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 31 (21.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,714 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 104 |
| Vacant Units | 4 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 104 |
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| Vacant | 4 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 68773 is located in Royal, Nebraska, within Antelope County. With a population of 283, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.9 years. Economically, 68773 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,714 is below the national average.
The population of 68773 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.2%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68773 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 51%.
Overall, ZIP code 68773 in Royal, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.