Plainview, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68769
Pierce County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,806
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,833
- Median income Below-median income area
- $122,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Plainview pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68769 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68769 covers 368.6 square miles in Plainview, Pierce County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,806 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68769 reports a modest median household income of $61,833 (19% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,574. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $122,500 (34% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $827; owner occupancy is 72.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Pierce County, so 68769 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 68769
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plainview, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68769.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 68769, Plainview, 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
1,806
Population
368.6
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68769?
41.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
4.5%
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?
$61,833
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$31,574
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68769 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Plainview, 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)
$61,833 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
791housing units
791
Total Housing Units
708
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$122,500
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$827
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 68769, employing approximately 495 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,308,000.
66
Businesses
495
Employees
$31.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 15.2% |
| Construction | 8 | 12.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.5% |
| Information | 3 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.5% |
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 68769 vs 68729 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68729 | Creighton, NE | 1,745 | 11.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68769, 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 (1,806 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 68769 in?
ZIP code 68769 (Plainview) is located in Pierce County, Nebraska. Pierce County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pierce-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68769?
ZIP code 68769 in Plainview, NE has a population of 1,806 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68769?
The median household income in ZIP 68769 is $61,833, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68769?
The median home value in ZIP 68769 is $122,500, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68769?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68769 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68769?
ZIP code 68769 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 495 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68769?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68769 are: Retail trade (10), Construction (8), Finance and insurance (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68769?
In ZIP code 68769, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 68769?
In ZIP code 68769, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68769?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68769 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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