68940 ZIP Code — Funk, NE

Phelps County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68940 is located in Funk, Nebraska, within Phelps County. It covers approximately 73.89 square miles and serves a population of 503 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68940

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 $204,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($102,604) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68940 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

503

population

73.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68940 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68940

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Funk	Acceptable
Funk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68924 Axtell (6.9 mi) 68949 Holdrege (8.8 mi) 68982 Wilcox (13.1 mi) 68849 Kearney (13.2 mi) 68958 Loomis (13.7 mi) 68845 Kearney (13.9 mi) 68836 Elm Creek (14.1 mi) 68959 Minden (17.8 mi) 68947 Hildreth (18.6 mi) 68847 Kearney (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	503
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	73.89 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.5399
Longitude	-99.2416
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	308

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.3%	42.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	32.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	22.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	8.4%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

503

Population

People per sq mi

35.1

Median age

$102,604

Median household income

$41,433

Per capita income

$204,700

Median home value

$769

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

147

Housing units

29.4%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	195	38.8%
18 and over	308	61.2%
65 and over	71	14.1%
Median age	35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	475	93.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	16	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.8%
Two or more races	4	0.8%
Other race	3	0.6%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.3%	42.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	32.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	22.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	8.4%	2.4%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 36.1%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 10.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	36.1%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	10.8%
Median income	$102,604

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 23.7%

$500k–$1M 15.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,700
Median rent / month	$769
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	4.8%
Single-family detached	95.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	29.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	12.0%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	28.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	5.1%
2 vehicles	22.2%
3 or more	69.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.1%
Electricity	57.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	121	76.6%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	14	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	18	11.4%
Households with children under 18	78	49.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	25.9%
Average household size	3.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.1%	8.2%
Married	69.1%	77.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	8.9%
Divorced	1.7%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 27.7%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 22.6%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	29.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	75	50.0%
High school	41	27.3%
College / grad school	34	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.7%

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Construction 12.4%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Wholesale trade 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Retail trade 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Other services 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.8%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.2%
Service	4.6%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	18.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.1%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.2%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.4%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	4.6%
65 and over	19.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.1%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	467	92.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	502	99.8%
Born in same state	494	98.2%
Born in different state	423	84.1%
Foreign born	8	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	37	7.4%
Polish	11	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	2.2%
Arab	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68940

What city is ZIP code 68940 in?

ZIP code 68940 is primarily assigned to Funk, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68940 in?

ZIP code 68940 falls within Phelps County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68940 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 68940 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68940 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 68940 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68940 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 68940 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68940?

The median household income in ZIP code 68940 is $102,604, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68940 in?

ZIP code 68940 observes the CST timezone.