68853 ZIP Code, Loup City, NE
68853 is a ZIP code in Loup City, Nebraska in Sherman County. It covers 198 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68817, 68852 and 68871. 1,333 people live here in 628 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (70% own). Median household income is $54,674, below the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 51.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Loup City, NE
- County: Sherman County
- Land area: 198 sq mi
- Population: 1,333
- Median household income: $54,674
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,333 |
| Households | 628 |
| Median household income | $54,674 |
| Income per person | $30,824 |
| Median age | 51.7 |
| Homeowners | 69.7% |
| Median home value | $135,000 |
| Median rent | $817 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% |
| Broadband internet | 79.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.9% |
| $10–15K | 8.4% |
| $15–25K | 10.8% |
| $25–35K | 4.1% |
| $35–50K | 17.5% |
| $50–75K | 24.4% |
| $75–100K | 6.5% |
| $100–150K | 16.6% |
| $150–200K | 6.1% |
| $200K+ | 0.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.1% |
| 10–19 | 12.7% |
| 20–24 | 3.2% |
| 25–34 | 7.7% |
| 35–44 | 10.3% |
| 45–54 | 10.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65–74 | 17.1% |
| 75+ | 15.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 19.6% |
| Owned outright | 26.3% |
| Rented | 19.9% |
| Vacant | 34.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 65.1% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 7.3% |
| 5–19 units | 4.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 22.4% |
Businesses in 68853
57 business establishments with 374 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 16
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Construction: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68817 — Ashton village, NE (9.8 mi)
- 68852 — Litchfield village, NE (11.8 mi)
- 68871 — Rockville village, NE (12.1 mi)
- 68815 — Arcadia village, NE (13.3 mi)
- 68859 — North Loup village, NE (14.4 mi)
- 68844 — Hazard village, NE (16.7 mi)
- 68838 — Farwell village, NE (17.3 mi)
- 68820 — Howard City (Boelus) village, NE (18.9 mi)
Areas that include 68853
- Loup City, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sherman County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68853, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68853 in?
- 68853 is a Loup City, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68853 in?
- 68853 is in Sherman County.
- What is the population of 68853?
- About 1,333 people (±152), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,573.
- What is the median household income in 68853?
- $54,674 (±$5,946), compared with $76,475 for Nebraska as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 68853?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68853 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68853?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68817 (9.8 mi, Ashton), 68852 (11.8 mi, Litchfield), 68871 (12.1 mi, Rockville), 68815 (13.3 mi, Arcadia), 68859 (14.4 mi, North Loup) and 68844 (16.7 mi, Hazard).
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