Oxford, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68967

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

1,142
2/sq mi
$55,595
Median income
$115,900
Median home value
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68967 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68967 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 496.5 square miles in Oxford, Furnas County, Nebraska. The area is home to 1,142 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 68967 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68967 sits at $55,595 (27% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $27,012. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.2%. On housing, the median home value is $115,900 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $695 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68967 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 68967 sits relative to Nebraska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 68967

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68967.

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 68967, Oxford, 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

1,142

Population

496.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68967?

41.4

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$55,595

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$27,012

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

0.2%

Unemployment Rate

17.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68967 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,595 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.7%

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

What does housing look like?

453

Total Housing Units

368

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$115,900

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$695

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 68967, employing approximately 186 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,444,000.

28

Businesses

186

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 17.9%
Wholesale trade 4 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68967 in?
ZIP code 68967 (Oxford) is located in Furnas County, Nebraska. Furnas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/furnas-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68967?
ZIP code 68967 in Oxford, NE has a population of 1,142 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68967?
The median household income in ZIP 68967 is $55,595, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68967?
The median home value in ZIP 68967 is $115,900, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68967?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68967 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68967?
ZIP code 68967 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 186 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68967?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68967 are: Retail trade (5), Wholesale trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68967?
In ZIP code 68967, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% 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 68967?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68967 is 17.4 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 68967?
In ZIP code 68967, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68967?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68967 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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