| ZIP Code | 68927 |
|---|---|
| City | Bertrand |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Phelps County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 2,521 ft |
| Latitude | 40.499892 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.63392 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31137 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.1% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.2% ▼ 96% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 162 (21.8%) |
| Some College | 75 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 161 (21.6%) |
| Bachelors | 141 (19%) |
| Graduate Degree | 202 (27.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,208 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $178,500 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $658/mo ↓ 4% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 503 |
| Vacant Units | 49 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 503 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 49 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 68927 is located in Bertrand, Nebraska, within Phelps County. With a population of 1,129, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.1 years. Economically, 68927 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,208 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68927 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $178,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $658 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 68927 is primarily White (95.04%). Residents are well-educated — 46.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68927 stands at 0.2%, 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 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 68927 in Bertrand, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,129 residents, a median household income of $70,208, and a median home value of $178,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.