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
$61,833
Median income
$122,500
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th 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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 368.6 square miles in Plainview, Pierce County, Nebraska. The area is home to 1,806 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 68769 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68769 sits at $61,833 (19% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $31,574. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $122,500 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $827 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68769 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Pierce County, so you can benchmark 68769 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 68769

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68769.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,806

Population

368.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68769?

41.1

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$61,833

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$31,574

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68769 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,833 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

791

Total Housing Units

708

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$122,500

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
68729 Creighton, NE 1,745 11.3 mi

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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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