City

Franklin, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,094Population
💰$51,207Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$101,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.2%Other: 4.4%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.2%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
20%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate279 (36.1%)
Some College136 (17.6%)
Associates124 (16.1%)
Bachelors84 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree145 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College17.6%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,207 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$101,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$500/mo
Total Housing Units621
Vacant Units95

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
65%
About Franklin, NE

Franklin is a city in Nebraska, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,094 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Franklin is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,207 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Franklin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $500 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklin is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.22%).

Franklin, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Franklin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68939 1,094 $51,207 $101,000 $500 6.9% 29.7% 81.4%