PlainZIP

Petersburg, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68652

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

715
2/sq mi
$79,271
Median income
$120,100
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68652 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68652 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Petersburg, Boone County, Nebraska, home to just 715 residents across 325.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68652 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,271 (3% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $38,947. Local economic indicators show a 17.3% poverty rate alongside 1.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $120,100 (36% below the state average), median rent at $800 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Boone County, letting you compare 68652 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 68652

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Petersburg, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68652.

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 68652, Petersburg, 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

715

Population

325.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 68652?

53.0

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$79,271

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$38,947

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68652 ranks nationally

Petersburg, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,271 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

321

Total Housing Units

283

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$120,100

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$800

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 68652, employing approximately 79 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,853,000.

23

Businesses

79

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 17.4%
Retail trade 4 17.4%
Wholesale trade 3 13.0%

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 68652 vs 68620 →

ZIP 68652 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 68652 ranks #3 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 68652 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 68652 ranks #2 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
68620 Albion, NE 2,967 9.4 mi
68636 Elgin, NE 1,254 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boone County

68620 standard
Albion, NE
Pop: 2,967
68660 standard
Saint Edward, NE
Pop: 1,137
68627 standard
Cedar Rapids, NE
Pop: 622
68655 standard
Primrose, NE
Pop: 159

Related Areas

Boone County Petersburg, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68652 in? ▼
ZIP code 68652 (Petersburg) is located in Boone County, Nebraska. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68652? ▼
ZIP code 68652 in Petersburg, NE has a population of 715 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68652? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68652 is $79,271, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68652? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68652 is $120,100, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68652? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68652 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68652? ▼
ZIP code 68652 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 79 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68652? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68652 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68652? ▼
In ZIP code 68652, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 68652? ▼
In ZIP code 68652, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68652? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68652 is 17.3% 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.