ZIP Code 68855 - Mason City Nebraska
Overview
ZIP Code 68855 is located in Mason City Nebraska. Portions of 68855 are also in Algernon Township and Elk Creek Township and Loup Township (Custer County). 68855 is entirely within Custer County. Regionally, 68855 is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.
ZIP Code 68855 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Mason City |
| Primary County | Custer County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 324 |
| Area Code(s) | 308 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 68855 Map
68855 Demographics
68855 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Nebraska based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 68855 is White. The current unemployment level in 68855 is 3%.
| Population | 324 |
| Population Growth Rate | -40.47% |
| Population Density | 2 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 161 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $197,150 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.67% |
68855 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 299 | 99.67% |
| Black | 1 | 0.33% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68855 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 21 | 8.37% |
| Bachelor Degree | 42 | 16.73% |
| High School Diploma | 96 | 38.25% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 47 | 18.73% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 14.74% |
| Masters Degree | 8 | 3.19% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
68855 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.15990829, -99.31757355 |
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| Region | Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 184 Square Miles |
68855 Schools
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68855 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 27e - Central Nebraska Loess Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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