Ravenna, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68869
Buffalo County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,202
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,208
- Median income Near-median income area
- $169,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ravenna pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68869 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68869 covers 537.1 square miles in Ravenna, Buffalo County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,202 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68869 reports a modest median household income of $65,208 (15% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,653. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $169,400 (9% below the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $872; 67.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Buffalo County, so 68869 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 68869
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ravenna, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68869.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 68869, Ravenna, 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
2,202
Population
537.1
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68869?
44.3
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
1.0%
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?
$65,208
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$36,653
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68869 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Ravenna, 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)
$65,208 31st percentile higher than 31% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,082housing units
1,082
Total Housing Units
922
Occupied Units
160
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,400
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$872
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 68869, employing approximately 509 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,461,000.
65
Businesses
509
Employees
$25.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.6% |
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 68869 vs 68871 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68871 | Rockville, NE | 250 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68869, 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 (2,202 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 68869 in?
ZIP code 68869 (Ravenna) is located in Buffalo County, Nebraska. Buffalo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/buffalo-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68869?
ZIP code 68869 in Ravenna, NE has a population of 2,202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68869?
The median household income in ZIP 68869 is $65,208, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68869?
The median home value in ZIP 68869 is $169,400, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68869?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68869 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68869?
ZIP code 68869 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 509 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68869?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68869 are: Retail trade (9), Manufacturing (7), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68869?
In ZIP code 68869, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68869?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68869 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68869?
In ZIP code 68869, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68869?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68869 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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