| ZIP Code | 68739 |
|---|---|
| City | Hartington |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Cedar County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,396 ft |
| Latitude | 42.627591 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.261761 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 2.9% ▼ 71% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.8% ▼ 83% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 22 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 649 (35.4%) |
| Some College | 171 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 281 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 271 (14.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 439 (23.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,621 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $201,400 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $650/mo ↓ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,210 |
| Vacant Units | 125 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,210 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 125 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 68739 is located in Hartington, Nebraska, within Cedar County. With a population of 2,766, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.7 years. Economically, 68739 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,621 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68739 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $201,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $650 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 68739 is primarily White (95.70%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.9%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68739 stands at 0.8%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 68739 in Hartington, NE is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,766 residents, a median household income of $87,621, and a median home value of $201,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.