Riverton, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68972

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

209
1/sq mi
$50,000
Median income
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Riverton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68972 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68972 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 348.3 square miles in Riverton, Franklin County, Nebraska. The area is home to 209 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 68972 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68972 sits at $50,000 (35% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $29,254. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $910 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68972 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, 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 68972 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 68972, Riverton, 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

209

Population

348.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68972?

36.6

Median Age

63.1%

Male

36.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$50,000

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$29,254

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68972 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,000 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

76

Total Housing Units

72

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$910

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
68952 Inavale, NE 172 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68972 in?
ZIP code 68972 (Riverton) 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 68972?
ZIP code 68972 in Riverton, NE has a population of 209 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68972?
The median household income in ZIP 68972 is $50,000, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68972?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68972 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68972?
In ZIP code 68972, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 68972?
In ZIP code 68972, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68972?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68972 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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