US ZIP Code
68972

Riverton, NE

Franklin County  ·  Nebraska

● Active
👥 221 Population ↑ 49% since 2019
💰 $44,583 Median HH Income
▼ 42% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019
🎂 39.1 Median Age ↓ 35% since 2019
🎓 24.2% College Grads
▼ 38% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code68972
CityRiverton
StateNebraska (NE)
CountyFranklin County
Area Code308
Elevation2,001 ft
Latitude40.101604
Longitude-98.803401
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS31061
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 65.2% (144) Female 34.8% (77) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 9.1%Other: 0.5%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic9.1%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
25%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
37%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs ↓ 35% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.76
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads24.2% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.7%)
HS Graduate60 (40.3%)
Some College8 (5.4%)
Associates44 (29.5%)
Bachelors15 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree21 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 5.4%Associates: 29.5%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College5.4%
Associates29.5%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60%Renter: 40%Tenure
Owner60.0%
Renter40.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
50%
$50k–100k
10%
$100k–150k
4%
$150k–200k
10%
$200k–300k
15%
$300k–500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,583 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019
Total Units84
Vacant Units4
Avg HH Size2.76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–50k
39%
$50k–75k
20%
$75k–100k
11%
$100k–150k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
77%

Summary

Total Units84
Vacant4
Owner Occupied60.0%
Renter Occupied40.0%
Avg HH Size2.76
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 68972 is in Riverton, NE, in Franklin County.
ZIP code 68972 is located in Nebraska (NE).
ZIP code 68972 is in Franklin County, NE.
ZIP 68972 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 68972 is 221 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 68972 is $44,583 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 68972

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.