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ZIP Code 68662
Shelby, NE, Polk County
Population
1,088
Land area
92.7sq mi
People per sq mi
12
City
Shelby
ZIP 68662 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 68662 at a glance
- ZIP 68662 (Shelby) is 54% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $89,706, 17% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,900 (29% below Nebraska) and median rent is $855 a month.
Local data for ZIP 68662
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 68662, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,706
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$168,900
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
82.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
26.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
24
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
158
$7M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.8M
160 loans
Campaign donations
$1,295
0% D, 43% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 68662, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
449
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
28.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 68662, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 68662?
- ZIP code 68662 is in Shelby, NE (Polk County).
- What county is ZIP code 68662 in?
- ZIP code 68662 is mostly in Polk County, Nebraska.
- How many people live in ZIP code 68662?
- About 1,088 people live in the 68662 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.