Newport, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68759

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

295
1/sq mi
$88,750
Median income
$59,300
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68759 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68759 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 590.0 square miles in Newport, Rock County, Nebraska. The area is home to 295 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68759 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68759 sits at $88,750 (16% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $35,632. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $59,300 (68% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68759 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 68759 sits relative to Nebraska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68759, Newport, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

295

Population

590.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68759?

41.1

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
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 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$88,750

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$35,632

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68759 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,750 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

145

Total Housing Units

102

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

3.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$59,300

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

1951

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68759 in?
ZIP code 68759 (Newport) is located in Rock County, Nebraska. Rock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rock-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68759?
ZIP code 68759 in Newport, NE has a population of 295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68759?
The median household income in ZIP 68759 is $88,750, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68759?
The median home value in ZIP 68759 is $59,300, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68759?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68759 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68759?
In ZIP code 68759, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 68759?
In ZIP code 68759, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68759?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68759 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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