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
$80,938
Median income
$166,700
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alma pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 328.6 square miles in Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska. The area is home to 1,446 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 68920 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68920 sits at $80,938 (6% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $46,248. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $166,700 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $645 per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68920 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Harlan County, so you can benchmark 68920 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 68920

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68920.

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 68920, Alma, 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

1,446

Population

328.6

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68920?

43.9

Median Age

57.2%

Male

42.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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

$46,248

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68920 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,938 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

656

Total Housing Units

593

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$166,700

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68920 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68920 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68971 Republican City, NE 458 5.6 mi
68966 Orleans, NE 674 7.0 mi
68969 Ragan, NE 38 10.5 mi

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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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