County

Franklin County, NE

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥2,859Population
💰$56,843Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$101,121Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.3%)
HS Graduate685 (34%)
Some College299 (14.8%)
Associates360 (17.8%)
Bachelors279 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree387 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College14.8%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,843 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$101,120 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$601/mo
Total Housing Units1,527
Vacant Units255

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
68%
About Franklin County, NE

Franklin County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,859 residents. With a median age of 47.14, it is a mature county.

Franklin County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,843 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Franklin County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $101,120 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $601. Homeownership rates are high at 79.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Franklin County are primarily White (93.25%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Franklin County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Franklin County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68929 Bloomington 140 $45,000 $112,500 3.3% 32.7%
68932 Campbell 361 $65,500 $72,200 $825 2.0% 36.7%
68939 Franklin 1,094 $51,207 $101,000 $500 6.9% 29.7%
68947 Hildreth 681 $65,750 $134,400 $645 4.5% 35.4%
68960 Naponee 190 $67,841 $39,800 0.0% 38.6%
68972 Riverton 221 $44,583 0.0% 24.2%
68981 Upland 172 $52,500 $89,300 0.0% 41.2%