| ZIP Code | 68972 |
|---|---|
| City | Riverton |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 2,001 ft |
| Latitude | 40.101604 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.803401 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs ↓ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 60 (40.3%) |
| Some College | 8 (5.4%) |
| Associates | 44 (29.5%) |
| Bachelors | 15 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 21 (14.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,583 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 84 |
| Vacant Units | 4 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 84 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 4 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 68972 is located in Riverton, Nebraska, within Franklin County. With a population of 221, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 68972 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,583 is below the national average.
The population of 68972 is primarily White (90.50%). Residents are less-educated — 24.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%. Household income has grown by 59% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 68972 in Riverton, NE is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a middle-aged community.