| ZIP Code | 68946 |
|---|---|
| City | Hendley |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Furnas County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 2,367 ft |
| Latitude | 40.106759 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.990443 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs ↓ 52% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.48 |
| Below Poverty | 23.5% ▲ 135% above avg |
| College Grads | 16.0% ▼ 59% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 9 (36%) |
| Some College | 8 (32%) |
| Associates | 4 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 3 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1 (4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $25,417 ▼ 67% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $23,800 ▼ 91% below avg ↓ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 26 |
| Vacant Units | 3 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 26 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.48 |
ZIP code 68946 is located in Hendley, Nebraska, within Furnas County. With a population of 34, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.7 years. Economically, 68946 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $25,417 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68946 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $23,800 is well below the national average. Median home values have decreased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 68946 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 16.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.5%. Household income has declined by 3% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 33% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 68946 in Hendley, NE is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34 residents, a median household income of $25,417, and a median home value of $23,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.