ZIP Code 68981 Demographics

Franklin County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68981 compared to county averages.

Total Population

214

↓ 92.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$58,750

↑ +5.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$89,600

↓ 6.1% vs county

Median Age

39.9 yrs

↑ 19.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68981 compares to Franklin County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68981 $59k Franklin $56k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68981 $90k Franklin $95k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

83.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$414

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68981 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$89,600
Down Payment (20%)$17,920
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$569P&I: $453 | Tax: $90 | Ins: $26
Rent (Local Median)
$414
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $155/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68981, sorted by distance.

68947 8.0 mi away franklin county 68929 12.2 mi away franklin county 68972 12.9 mi away franklin county 68939 13.0 mi away franklin county 68960 17.8 mi away franklin county 68970 23.4 mi away webster 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 68981 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.