| ZIP Code | 68858 |
|---|---|
| City | Miller |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Buffalo County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 2,374 ft |
| Latitude | 40.965845 |
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| Longitude | -99.37754 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.9 yrs ↓ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.90 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.4% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 44 (21%) |
| Some College | 16 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 39 (18.6%) |
| Bachelors | 34 (16.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 76 (36.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,917 ≈ Avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $179,200 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 129% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $850/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 183 |
| Vacant Units | 58 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 183 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 58 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
ZIP code 68858 is located in Miller, Nebraska, within Buffalo County. With a population of 362, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.9 years. Economically, 68858 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,917 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68858 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $179,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $850 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 129% since 2019.
The population of 68858 is primarily White (93.37%). Residents are well-educated — 52.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68858 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 68858 in Miller, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 362 residents, a median household income of $72,917, and a median home value of $179,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.