68739 ZIP Code — Hartington, NE

Cedar County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68739 is located in Hartington, Nebraska, within Cedar County. It covers approximately 235.28 square miles and serves a population of 2,599 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68739

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 $180,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,453. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 41% 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 14 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 68739 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,599

population

235.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68739 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68739

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68739. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68727 Coleridge (7.8 mi) 68792 Wynot (9 mi) 68736 Fordyce (9.1 mi) 68774 Saint Helena (13.1 mi) 68745 Laurel (14.1 mi) 57031 Gayville (16.3 mi) 68717 Belden (16.4 mi) 68757 Newcastle (16.4 mi) 68730 Crofton (17.4 mi) 68732 Dixon (18.4 mi) 68771 Randolph (18.4 mi) 68786 Wausa (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,599
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	235.28 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.6295
Longitude	-97.2505
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	36.1%	38.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,599

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$86,453

Median household income

$39,660

Per capita income

$180,900

Median home value

$653

Median monthly rent

89.1%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

1,090

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

113

10–14

107

15–19

20–24

25–34

135

35–44

117

151

45–54

130

121

55–59

105

127

60–64

110

167

65–74

143

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	649	25.0%
18 and over	1,950	75.0%
65 and over	610	23.5%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Two or more races 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,558	97.7%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.6%
Two or more races	15	0.6%
Other race	9	0.3%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	38.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	22.9%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$86,453

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 14.7%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,900
Median rent / month	$653
Owner occupied	89.1%
Renter occupied	10.9%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	94.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	35.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	33.9%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	11.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	42.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.2%
Electricity	41.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	632	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	16	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	184	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	202	19.5%
Households with children under 18	303	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	436	42.2%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	14.8%
Married	61.3%	63.3%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	14.8%
Divorced	3.6%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 16.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	6.9%
Kindergarten	35	5.5%
Elementary school	270	42.4%
High school	224	35.2%
College / grad school	64	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Agriculture & mining 22.4%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Construction 8.2%

Retail trade 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Professional & management 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Public administration 3.6%

Other services 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.3%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	14.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	12.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.0

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.5%
Depression	14.8%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	10.5%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	187	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.8%
Public insurance	29.0%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,469	95.0%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,594	99.8%
Born in same state	2,582	99.3%
Born in different state	902	34.7%
Foreign born	12	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	218	8.4%
French	153	5.9%
Dutch	135	5.2%
Arab	104	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	85	3.3%
English	57	2.2%
German	24	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68739

What city is ZIP code 68739 in?

ZIP code 68739 is primarily assigned to Hartington, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68739 in?

ZIP code 68739 falls within Cedar County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68739 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 68739 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68739 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 68739 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 68739 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 68739 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68739?

The median home value in ZIP code 68739 is $180,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 68739 in?

ZIP code 68739 observes the CST timezone.