68339 ZIP Code — Denton, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68339 is located in Denton, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 44.79 square miles and serves a population of 998 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68339
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $430,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $118,450.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
998
population
44.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68339 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68339
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68339. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Denton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68532 Lincoln (4.5 mi)
68523 Lincoln (4.6 mi)
68522 Lincoln (5.9 mi)
68528 Lincoln (7.1 mi)
68512 Lincoln (7.5 mi)
68423 Pleasant Dale (8.5 mi)
68502 Lincoln (8.6 mi)
68544 Lincoln (8.9 mi)
68404 Martell (9 mi)
68508 Lincoln (9.5 mi)
68588 Lincoln (9.9 mi)
68333 Crete (10.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 998 |
| Population density | 22 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 44.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.64 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7267 |
| Longitude | -96.8458 |
| 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 | 22.5% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.1% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.2% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 12.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
998
Population
22
People per sq mi
52.8
Median age
$118,450
Median household income
$59,539
Per capita income
$430,000
Median home value
$755
Median monthly rent
97.3%
Home ownership
1.8%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
409
Housing units
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
20
Under 5
16
6
5–9
4
36
10–14
28
50
15–19
39
30
20–24
24
20
25–34
16
40
35–44
31
121
45–54
94
49
55–59
38
52
60–64
41
103
65–74
81
33
75–84
26
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 135 | 13.5% |
| 18 and over | 863 | 86.5% |
| 65 and over | 243 | 24.3% |
| Median age | 52.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.2%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 958 | 94.2% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.5% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.1% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.2% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 12.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
0.2%
$15k–$25k
0.2%
$25k–$35k
1.2%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
11.2%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
37.2%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k+
18.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 0.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 37.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.6% |
| $200k+ | 18.8% |
| Median income | $118,450 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
6.0%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k–$300k
18.1%
$300k–$500k
29.1%
$500k–$1M
39.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $430,000 |
| Median rent / month | $755 |
| Owner occupied | 97.3% |
| Renter occupied | 2.7% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
| Single-family detached | 94.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 36.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% |
| 3 or more | 43.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.2% |
| Electricity | 51.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.9% |
| Wood | 12.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 259 | 63.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 50 | 12.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 67 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 33 | 8.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 89 | 21.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 156 | 38.1% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married | 50.9% | 73.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 18.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
22.6%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
13.3%
Bachelor's degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
17.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 19 | 8.8% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 59 | 27.4% |
| High school | 42 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 95 | 44.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Manufacturing
14.1%
Retail trade
13.0%
Construction
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Professional & management
6.6%
Public administration
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Information
1.4%
Other services
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.0% |
| Service | 5.4% |
| Sales & office | 15.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.3% |
| Government | 15.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.7% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
1.8%
Under 18 years
5.6%
18 and over
1.3%
Married-couple families
0.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.4% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 28.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 24.3% |
| No physical activity | 15.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.7% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.0% |
| Visited dentist | 74.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 6.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 40 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 1.3% |
| 65 and over | 21.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.0% |
| Public insurance | 23.4% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 962 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 28 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 21 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 7 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 981 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 981 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 802 | 80.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 17 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 10 | 58.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 89 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 57 | 5.7% |
| Italian | 35 | 3.5% |
| English | 21 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 15 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0.9% |
| German | 2 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68339
What city is ZIP code 68339 in?
ZIP code 68339 is primarily assigned to Denton, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68339 in?
ZIP code 68339 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68339 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 68339 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68339?
The median home value in ZIP code 68339 is $430,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68339?
The median household income in ZIP code 68339 is $118,450, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 68339?
ZIP code 68339 has an estimated population of 998 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68339 in?
ZIP code 68339 observes the CST timezone.