Falls City, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68355
Richardson County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,113
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,607
- Median income Below-median income area
- $108,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Falls City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68355 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68355 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska, home to 5,113 residents across 393.3 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68355 reports a modest median household income of $56,607 (26% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,210. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $108,800 (42% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $713; owner occupancy is 74.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richardson County, so 68355 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 68355
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Falls City, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68355.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
13 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68355, Falls City, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,113
Population
393.3
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68355?
42.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$56,607
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$39,210
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68355 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Falls City, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,607 14th percentile higher than 14% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nebraska ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,432housing units
2,432
Total Housing Units
2,173
Occupied Units
259
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$108,800
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$713
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 177 business establishments in ZIP 68355, employing approximately 1,400 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,140,000.
177
Businesses
1,400
Employees
$58.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 30 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 13 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.1% |
| Information | 4 | 2.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 68355 vs 68431 →
ZIP 68355 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68355
Falls City (68355)
5,113 residents
- 68431 353
Rulo (68431)
353 residents
- 68457 343
Verdon (68457)
343 residents
- 68437 261
Shubert (68437)
261 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68355 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68355 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68457
Verdon (68457)
$89,219 median income
- 68431
Rulo (68431)
$75,000 median income
- 68355
Falls City (68355)
$56,607 median income
- 68437
Shubert (68437)
$43,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68355 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68355, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,113 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 68355 in?
ZIP code 68355 (Falls City) is located in Richardson County, Nebraska. Richardson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richardson-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68355?
ZIP code 68355 in Falls City, NE has a population of 5,113 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68355?
The median household income in ZIP 68355 is $56,607, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68355?
The median home value in ZIP 68355 is $108,800, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68355?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68355 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68355?
ZIP code 68355 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 1,400 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68355?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68355 are: Retail trade (30), Other services (except public administration) (27), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68355?
In ZIP code 68355, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 68355?
In ZIP code 68355, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68355?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68355 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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