Franklin, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68939

Franklin County, Nebraska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,318
4/sq mi
$54,083
Median income
$90,000
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Franklin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68939 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68939 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 321.5 square miles in Franklin, Franklin County, Nebraska. The area is home to 1,318 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 68939 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68939 sits at $54,083 (29% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $47,068. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $90,000 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $756 per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68939 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 68939 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 68939

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68939.

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 68939, Franklin, 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

1,318

Population

321.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68939?

53.1

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$54,083

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$47,068

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68939 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,083 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

What does housing look like?

637

Total Housing Units

540

Occupied Units

97

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$90,000

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$756

Median Rent

1944

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 68939, employing approximately 289 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,413,000.

47

Businesses

289

Employees

$11.4M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 23.4%
Health care and social assistance 8 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 8 17.0%
Wholesale trade 4 8.5%
Construction 3 6.4%
Finance and insurance 3 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.4%

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
68929 Bloomington, NE 160 5.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68939 in?
ZIP code 68939 (Franklin) is located in Franklin County, Nebraska. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68939?
ZIP code 68939 in Franklin, NE has a population of 1,318 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68939?
The median household income in ZIP 68939 is $54,083, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68939?
The median home value in ZIP 68939 is $90,000, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68939?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68939 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68939?
ZIP code 68939 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68939?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68939 are: Retail trade (11), Health care and social assistance (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68939?
In ZIP code 68939, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 68939?
In ZIP code 68939, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68939?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68939 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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