Alma, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68920
Harlan County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,446
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $80,938
- Median income Near-median income area
- $166,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alma pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68920 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68920 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska, home to just 1,446 residents across 328.6 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68920 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,938 (6% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,248. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.3% and unemployment is 0.9%. Median home value is $166,700 (11% below the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $645; 84.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Harlan County, so 68920 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 68920
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alma, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68920.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 68920, Alma, 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
1,446
Population
328.6
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68920?
43.9
Median Age
57.2%
Male
42.8%
Female
0.9%
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?
$80,938
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$46,248
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68920 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Alma, 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)
$80,938 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
656housing units
656
Total Housing Units
593
Occupied Units
63
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,700
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$645
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 68920, employing approximately 475 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,891,000.
55
Businesses
475
Employees
$16.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 21.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 14.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.5% |
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 68920 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68920
Alma (68920)
1,446 residents
- 68966
Orleans (68966)
674 residents
- 68971 458
Republican City (68971)
458 residents
- 68969 38
Ragan (68969)
38 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68920 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68920 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68920
Alma (68920)
$80,938 median income
- 68971
Republican City (68971)
$64,375 median income
- 68966
Orleans (68966)
$62,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68920 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68920, 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 (1,446 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 68920 in?
ZIP code 68920 (Alma) is located in Harlan County, Nebraska. Harlan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harlan-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68920?
ZIP code 68920 in Alma, NE has a population of 1,446 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68920?
The median household income in ZIP 68920 is $80,938, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68920?
The median home value in ZIP 68920 is $166,700, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68920?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68920 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68920?
ZIP code 68920 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 475 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68920?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68920 are: Retail trade (12), Health care and social assistance (8), Finance and insurance (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68920?
In ZIP code 68920, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 68920?
In ZIP code 68920, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68920?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68920 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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