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
$65,208
Median income
$169,400
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 537.1 square miles in Ravenna, Buffalo County, Nebraska. The area is home to 2,202 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 68869 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68869 sits at $65,208 (15% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $36,653. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $169,400 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $872 per month, and 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68869 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Buffalo County, so you can benchmark 68869 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 68869

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68869.

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 68869, Ravenna, 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

2,202

Population

537.1

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68869?

44.3

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$65,208

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$36,653

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68869 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,208 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,082

Total Housing Units

922

Occupied Units

160

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$169,400

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
68871 Rockville, NE 250 10.1 mi

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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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