ZIP Code 68969 in Ragan, NE

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Ragan, Nebraska
City Alias:Holdrege
Names to Avoid:
Scandinavia
County:Harlan County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:54:02 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:308
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.3070, -99.2358
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68969 Ragan, NE - A Rural Nebraska Community

ZIP Code 68969, Ragan

Small Town No Census Data
LocationHarlan County, NE
Area1.0 sq mi
Delivery Points16 (14 homes, 2 businesses)
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
Also Known AsScandinavia
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code was classified as PO Box before October 2004, but actual delivery uses a rural carrier route serving 14 homes
  • Zero population appears in Census data because the tabulation area is extremely small (1.02 square miles) with scattered rural residences
  • The historical alias 'Scandinavia' is recognized by USPS but not valid for mailing, suggesting 19th century immigrant settlement patterns
  • This is not a PO Box Only Zone and street delivery is available to the small number of addresses in this rural area

Community Overview

Ragan is a very small rural community in Harlan County, Nebraska, covering just over one square mile of farmland. The ZIP serves 14 residential delivery points and 2 businesses through a single rural carrier route. With zero population recorded in the Census tabulation area, this ZIP functions primarily as a delivery designation rather than a populated town center.

Historical Names and Postal Service

The community's alternative name, Scandinavia, isn't valid for mailing but hints at the area's settlement history. Many small Nebraska communities were named by immigrant groups who established farms and rural neighborhoods in the late 1800s. Today, mail addressed to Ragan or the nearby city of Holdrege will reach the same delivery area.

Delivery Pattern

Rural route delivery serves scattered homes along seven local streets: Johnston Avenue, Cross Avenue, Decker Avenue, Harlan Street, Lottie Avenue, Heldor Street, and Laranint. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery is available despite the PO Box classification, which dates back to before October 2004 when USPS tracking began.

Street Name Patterns

Person Names County Name

Seven streets with minimal development, mostly named for local families and Harlan County.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $30,833 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024.

Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$30,833$57,813$80,278$62,250$61,000$71,250$62,292$63,333$0$87,500$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$30,833$57,813$80,278$71,250$62,000$81,042$85,278$64,167$87,500$88,750$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$42,083$0$45,417$46,042$45,938$46,000$50,000$0$48,750$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$17,813$19,063$0$0$0$34,583$48,750$46,250$51,250$50,625$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00%
Unemployed:00%
Not In Labor Force:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 68969 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 14 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:14Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:36Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:14Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 68969 is located in Harlan County, Nebraska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 68969. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:67435.41 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3140570Source: Census
Place Name:Ragan village; NebraskaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


68970 | | 68967

Schools in ZIP Code 68969


We could not locate which school district 68969 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Wilcox-Hildreth Jr/Sr High School 404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982
District: Wilcox-Hildreth Public SchoolsNearby
Wilcox-Hildreth Elementary School 404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982
District: Wilcox-Hildreth Public SchoolsNearby
Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary 613 Nelson Street
Hildreth, NE 68947
District: Wilcox-Hildreth Public SchoolsNearby
Holdrege High School 600 12th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
District: Holdrege Public SchoolsNearby
Holdrege Middle School 600 14th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
District: Holdrege Public SchoolsNearby
All Saints Catholic School 1206 Logan St
Holdrege, NE 68949
District: Private SchoolNearby
Zion Lutheran School 2421 C Ave
Kearney, NE 68847
District: Private SchoolNearby
Catholic High School Of Kearney 110 E 35th St
Kearney, NE 68847
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 68969


University Of Nebraska At Kearney 2504 9th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68849-1212
Type: Post Secondary
Hastings College 710 N Turner Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
Type: Post Secondary
Central Community College 3134 West Hwy 34
Grand Island, NE 68802-4903
Type: Post Secondary
Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture 404 East 7th
Curtis, NE 69025-9552
Type: Post Secondary
North Central Kansas Technical College 3033 US Highway 24
Beloit, KS 67420
Type: Post Secondary
York University 1125 E 8th St
York, NE 68467-2699
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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