PlainZIP

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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riverton, Franklin County, Nebraska, home to just 209 residents across 348.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68972 reports a modest median household income of $50,000 (35% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $29,254. Local economic indicators show a 10.3% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of $910 monthly, and 77.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 68972 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 68972, Riverton, 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

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

Riverton, NE 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68972 vs 68952 →

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

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

68939 standard
Franklin, NE
Pop: 1,318
68947 standard
Hildreth, NE
Pop: 549
68932 standard
Campbell, NE
Pop: 493
68981 standard
Upland, NE
Pop: 314
68960 standard
Naponee, NE
Pop: 183
68929 standard
Bloomington, NE
Pop: 160

Related Areas

Franklin County Riverton, NE Nebraska

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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