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Genoa, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68640

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

1,613
5/sq mi
$68,036
Median income
$142,400
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Genoa pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68640 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68640 covers 322.6 square miles in Genoa, Nance County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,613 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68640 reports a modest median household income of $68,036 (11% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $37,255. Poverty here runs at 10.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. Median home value sits at $142,400 (24% below the state average), median rent at $850 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 68640, plus 4 more within Nance County, give a clearer read than the 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 68640

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Genoa, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68640.

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 68640, Genoa, 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

1,613

Population

322.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68640?

39.9

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$68,036

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$37,255

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68640 ranks nationally

Genoa, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,036 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

What does housing look like?

566

Total Housing Units

459

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$142,400

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 68640, employing approximately 174 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,340,000.

37

Businesses

174

Employees

$10.3M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 21.6%
Construction 6 16.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.1%

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 68640 vs 68660 →

ZIP 68640 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 68640 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 68640 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 68640 ranks the highest of 3 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
68660 Saint Edward, NE 1,137 9.2 mi
68663 Silver Creek, NE 761 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nance County

68638 standard
Fullerton, NE
Pop: 1,749
68864 standard
Palmer, NE
Pop: 1,027
68663 standard
Silver Creek, NE
Pop: 761
68623 standard
Belgrade, NE
Pop: 313

Related Areas

Nance County Genoa, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68640 in? ▼
ZIP code 68640 (Genoa) is located in Nance County, Nebraska. Nance County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nance-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68640? ▼
ZIP code 68640 in Genoa, NE has a population of 1,613 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68640? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68640 is $68,036, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68640? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68640 is $142,400, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68640? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68640 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68640? ▼
ZIP code 68640 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 174 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68640? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68640 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68640? ▼
In ZIP code 68640, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 68640? ▼
In ZIP code 68640, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68640? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68640 is 10.2% 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.