Hildreth, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68947

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

549
3/sq mi
$63,472
Median income
$124,400
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hildreth pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68947 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68947 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 177.1 square miles in Hildreth, Franklin County, Nebraska. The area is home to 549 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 68947 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68947 sits at $63,472 (17% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $41,700. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $124,400 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $680 per month, and 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68947 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 68947 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 →

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 68947, Hildreth, 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

549

Population

177.1

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68947?

38.8

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$63,472

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$41,700

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68947 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,472 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

304

Total Housing Units

287

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$124,400

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$680

Median Rent

1947

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 68947, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,834,000.

15

Businesses

52

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 33.3%

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 68947 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 68947 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 68947 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 68947 ranks #3 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
68929 Bloomington, NE 160 9.0 mi
68982 Wilcox, NE 649 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68947 in?
ZIP code 68947 (Hildreth) 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 68947?
ZIP code 68947 in Hildreth, NE has a population of 549 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68947?
The median household income in ZIP 68947 is $63,472, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68947?
The median home value in ZIP 68947 is $124,400, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68947?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68947 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68947?
ZIP code 68947 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68947?
In ZIP code 68947, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 68947?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68947 is 23.5 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 68947?
In ZIP code 68947, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68947?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68947 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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