PlainZIP

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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hildreth, Franklin County, Nebraska, home to just 549 residents across 177.1 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68947 reports a modest median household income of $63,472 (17% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $41,700. Poverty here runs at 7.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.3%. The typical home here is valued at $124,400 (33% below the state average); renters pay a median of $680 monthly, and 81.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 68947 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 68947, Hildreth, 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

549

Population

177.1

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

Hildreth, NE 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68947 vs 68929 →

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

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

68939 standard
Franklin, NE
Pop: 1,318
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 Hildreth, NE Nebraska

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.

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