68439 ZIP Code — Staplehurst, NE
Seward County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68439 is located in Staplehurst, Nebraska, within Seward County. It covers approximately 35.78 square miles and serves a population of 567 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68439
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $79,904.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
567
population
35.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68439 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68439
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68439. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Staplehurst | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68669 Ulysses (5.6 mi)
68456 Utica (7.5 mi)
68667 Surprise (7.8 mi)
68367 Gresham (8.2 mi)
68434 Seward (8.9 mi)
68314 Bee (8.9 mi)
68635 Dwight (11.6 mi)
68360 Garland (13.9 mi)
68460 Waco (14.2 mi)
68658 Rising City (15 mi)
68626 Brainard (15.9 mi)
68313 Beaver Crossing (16.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 567 |
| Population density | 16 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 159 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 35.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0031 |
| Longitude | -97.2153 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.3% | 33.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.8% | 36.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.9% | 25.9% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
567
Population
16
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$79,904
Median household income
$42,167
Per capita income
$113,100
Median home value
$741
Median monthly rent
93.7%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
0.6%
Unemployment
303
Housing units
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
22
Under 5
25
14
5–9
15
28
10–14
32
9
15–19
10
3
20–24
3
43
25–34
47
54
35–44
60
21
45–54
24
16
55–59
18
31
60–64
34
23
65–74
25
2
75–84
3
2
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 149 | 26.3% |
| 18 and over | 418 | 73.7% |
| 65 and over | 58 | 10.2% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.9%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 555 | 97.9% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.3% | 33.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.8% | 36.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.9% | 25.9% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
0.4%
$10k–$15k
0.4%
$15k–$25k
2.8%
$25k–$35k
19.8%
$35k–$50k
5.6%
$50k–$75k
9.9%
$75k–$100k
20.2%
$100k–$150k
30.6%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 19.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 30.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $79,904 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.3%
$50k–$100k
33.1%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k–$300k
19.9%
$300k–$500k
3.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,100 |
| Median rent / month | $741 |
| Owner occupied | 93.7% |
| Renter occupied | 6.3% |
| Vacant | 21.0% |
| Single-family detached | 94.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 61.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 8.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.0% |
| 3 or more | 42.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.1% |
| Electricity | 6.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.9% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 140 | 55.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 24 | 9.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 62 | 24.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 26 | 10.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 106 | 42.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 36 | 14.3% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 14.6% | 21.7% |
| Married | 62.2% | 66.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 22.7% | 7.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
33.0%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
14.0%
Bachelor's degree
22.7%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3 | 2.8% |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 9.3% |
| Elementary school | 76 | 70.4% |
| High school | 16 | 14.8% |
| College / grad school | 3 | 2.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
26.9%
Education & healthcare
18.6%
Construction
15.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Other services
9.3%
Retail trade
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Finance & real estate
1.2%
Professional & management
0.6%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.3% |
| Service | 12.9% |
| Sales & office | 29.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 21.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.3% |
| Government | 11.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.1% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 9.0% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
27.7%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
69.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 13.5% |
| Retirement income | 8.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 22.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.7% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.5% |
| Poor mental health | 11.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.4% |
| Visited dentist | 73.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 8.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 16 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 3.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 2.2% |
| 65 and over | 24.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.7% |
| Public insurance | 21.0% |
| No insurance | 3.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 520 | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 564 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 563 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 513 | 90.5% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1 | 33.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 93 | 16.4% |
| Arab | 38 | 6.7% |
| Italian | 31 | 5.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 27 | 4.8% |
| Polish | 4 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 98.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68439
What city is ZIP code 68439 in?
ZIP code 68439 is primarily assigned to Staplehurst, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68439 in?
ZIP code 68439 falls within Seward County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68439 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 68439 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68439?
The median home value in ZIP code 68439 is $113,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 68439?
ZIP code 68439 has an estimated population of 567 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68439?
The median household income in ZIP code 68439 is $79,904, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68439 in?
ZIP code 68439 observes the CST timezone.