Denton, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68339

Lancaster County, Nebraska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,311
12/sq mi
$101,146
Median income
$444,700
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68339 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68339 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 112.1 square miles in Denton, Lancaster County, Nebraska. The area is home to 1,311 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68339 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68339 sits at $101,146 (32% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $53,702. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $444,700 (138% above the state average) with median rent at $1,055 per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68339 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 68339 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 68339

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68339.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68339, Denton, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,311

Population

112.1

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68339?

47.3

Median Age

57.5%

Male

42.5%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$101,146

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$53,702

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68339 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$101,146 Top 18% higher than 82% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

471

Total Housing Units

453

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$444,700

Median Home Value

+138% vs state

$1,055

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.3%

YoY Change (2023)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68339 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.8% 166
2020 -0.7% 165
2021 +7.8% 178
2022 +16.9% 208
2023 +5.3% 219

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 68339, employing approximately 237 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,662,000.

38

Businesses

237

Employees

$7.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 31.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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ZIP 68339 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68339 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68339 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68339 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68532 Lincoln, NE 493 4.2 mi
68523 Lincoln, NE 1,390 5.6 mi
68528 Lincoln, NE 6,285 6.4 mi
68423 Pleasant Dale, NE 898 6.6 mi
68522 Lincoln, NE 12,728 6.6 mi
68333 Crete, NE 8,327 8.8 mi
68524 Lincoln, NE 5,983 10.0 mi
68438 Sprague, NE 142 9.7 mi
68404 Martell, NE 902 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68339 in?
ZIP code 68339 (Denton) is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Lancaster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lancaster-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68339?
ZIP code 68339 in Denton, NE has a population of 1,311 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68339?
The median household income in ZIP 68339 is $101,146, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68339?
The median home value in ZIP 68339 is $444,700, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68339?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68339 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68339?
ZIP code 68339 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68339?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68339 are: Construction (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68339?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68339 increased by 5.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68339?
In ZIP code 68339, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68339?
In ZIP code 68339, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68339?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68339 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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