ZIP Code 68972 Demographics

Franklin County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68972 compared to county averages.

Total Population

287

↓ 90.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$58,750

↑ +5.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$96,700

↑ +1.4% vs county

Median Age

45.5 yrs

↑ 8.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68972 compares to Franklin County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68972 $59k Franklin $56k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68972 $97k Franklin $95k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

68.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68972 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$96,700
Down Payment (20%)$19,340
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$614P&I: $489 | Tax: $97 | Ins: $28
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $886/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68972, sorted by distance.

68939 8.6 mi away franklin county 68981 12.9 mi away franklin county 68929 13.3 mi away franklin county 68947 17.4 mi away franklin county 68960 17.5 mi away franklin county 68845 46.7 mi away buffalo county 68861 47.5 mi away buffalo county 68836 51.0 mi away buffalo county

About Franklin County

Franklin County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 2,901. The county's median household income is $55,625 and median home value is $95,400. ZIP code 68972 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Franklin County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.