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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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Franklin, Franklin County, Nebraska, home to just 1,318 residents across 321.5 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68939 reports a modest median household income of $54,083 (29% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $47,068. Local economic indicators show a 13.7% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $90,000 for a typical home value (52% below the state average), with rent averaging $756 a month; 82.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 68939

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Franklin, NE

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

Franklin, NE 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68939 vs 68929 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
68929 Bloomington, NE 160 5.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

68947 standard
Hildreth, NE
Pop: 549
68932 standard
Campbell, NE
Pop: 493
68981 standard
Upland, NE
Pop: 314
68972 standard
Riverton, NE
Pop: 209
68960 standard
Naponee, NE
Pop: 183
68929 standard
Bloomington, NE
Pop: 160

Related Areas

Franklin County Franklin, NE Nebraska

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.