PlainZIP

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
$56,607
Median income
$108,800
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

23th 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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $39,210. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. Housing costs here run $108,800 for a typical home value (42% below the state average), with rent averaging $713 a month; 74.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Richardson County, so you can benchmark 68355 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 68355?

42.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$39,210

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68355 ranks nationally

Falls City, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,607 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,432

Total Housing Units

2,173

Occupied Units

259

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$108,800

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68355 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 68355 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 68355 ranks #3 of 4 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
68431 Rulo, NE 353 7.6 mi
68457 Verdon, NE 343 8.0 mi
68437 Shubert, NE 261 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richardson County

68376 standard
Humboldt, NE
Pop: 1,445
68337 standard
Dawson, NE
Pop: 383
68431 standard
Rulo, NE
Pop: 353
68457 standard
Verdon, NE
Pop: 343
68442 standard
Stella, NE
Pop: 313
68433 standard
Salem, NE
Pop: 265

Related Areas

Richardson County Falls City, NE Nebraska

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.