68729 ZIP Code — Creighton, NE

Knox County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68729 is located in Creighton, Nebraska, within Knox County. It covers approximately 167.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,791 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68729

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 $133,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,893. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68729 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,791

population

167.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68729 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68729

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Creighton	Acceptable
Creighton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68724 Center (8.2 mi) 68720 Brunswick (12.1 mi) 68769 Plainview (13.9 mi) 68783 Verdigre (15.2 mi) 68718 Bloomfield (15.7 mi) 68786 Wausa (16 mi) 68764 Orchard (18.4 mi) 68760 Niobrara (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,791
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	167.41 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	42.5082
Longitude	-97.8866
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	14.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,791

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$65,893

Median household income

$34,186

Per capita income

$133,500

Median home value

$745

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

667

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

121

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	457	25.5%
18 and over	1,334	74.5%
65 and over	479	26.7%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 2.7%

Black or African American 2%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,692	94.1%
Two or more races	49	2.7%
Black or African American	36	2%
Asian	10	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	14.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$65,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,500
Median rent / month	$745
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	18.2%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	36.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	31.3%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	13.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.2%
Electricity	40.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Wood	2.5%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	391	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	102	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	172	25.0%
Households with children under 18	159	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	317	46.1%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	13.1%
Married	56.9%	62.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	5.0%	16.9%
Divorced	7.7%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	8.4%
Kindergarten	41	9.3%
Elementary school	209	47.2%
High school	99	22.3%
College / grad school	57	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Agriculture & mining 19.0%

Retail trade 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Professional & management 7.9%

Other services 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Public administration 3.4%

Construction 3.2%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	16.9%
Unpaid family workers	3.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 34.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	15.3%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	10.5%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	125	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,681	93.9%
Spanish	104	6.2%
Other Indo-European	31	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	70	4.2%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,759	98.2%
Born in same state	1,754	97.9%
Born in different state	1,493	83.4%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.8%
Not a US citizen	18	56.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	147	8.2%
French	135	7.5%
English	104	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	101	5.6%
Arab	78	4.4%
Polish	33	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	86.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68729

What city is ZIP code 68729 in?

ZIP code 68729 is primarily assigned to Creighton, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68729 in?

ZIP code 68729 falls within Knox County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68729 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 68729 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68729 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 68729 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68729?

The median home value in ZIP code 68729 is $133,500.

Does ZIP code 68729 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 68729 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 68729 in?

ZIP code 68729 observes the CST timezone.