Pawnee City, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68420
Pawnee County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,285
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $68,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pawnee 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
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68420 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68420 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska, home to just 1,285 residents across 347.3 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68420 reports a modest median household income of $56,250 (27% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,981. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $68,000 (64% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $623; owner occupancy is 81.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Pawnee County, so 68420 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 68420
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pawnee City, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68420.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 68420, Pawnee 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
1,285
Population
347.3
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68420?
40.3
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
1.0%
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?
$56,250
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$25,981
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68420 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Pawnee 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)
$56,250 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
655housing units
655
Total Housing Units
506
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$68,000
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$623
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 68420, employing approximately 570 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,600,000.
40
Businesses
570
Employees
$34.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 22.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 15.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.5% |
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 68420 vs 68441 →
ZIP 68420 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68420
Pawnee City (68420)
1,285 residents
- 68447 464
Table Rock (68447)
464 residents
- 68441 302
Steinauer (68441)
302 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68420 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68420 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68447
Table Rock (68447)
$64,063 median income
- 68420
Pawnee City (68420)
$56,250 median income
- 68441
Steinauer (68441)
$50,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68420 ranks #2 of 3 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 68420, 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 (1,285 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 68420 in?
ZIP code 68420 (Pawnee City) is located in Pawnee County, Nebraska. Pawnee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pawnee-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68420?
ZIP code 68420 in Pawnee City, NE has a population of 1,285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68420?
The median household income in ZIP 68420 is $56,250, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68420?
The median home value in ZIP 68420 is $68,000, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68420?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68420 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68420?
ZIP code 68420 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 570 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68420?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68420 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (6), Manufacturing (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68420?
In ZIP code 68420, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 68420?
In ZIP code 68420, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68420?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68420 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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