68947 ZIP Code — Hildreth, NE

Franklin County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68947 is located in Hildreth, Nebraska, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 93.26 square miles and serves a population of 607 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68947

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 $136,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,671. 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68947 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

607

population

93.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68947 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68947

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68947. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hildreth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68982 Wilcox (6.6 mi) 68981 Upland (8.8 mi) 68929 Bloomington (12.4 mi) 68939 Franklin (12.5 mi) 68924 Axtell (14.8 mi) 68971 Republican City (15.7 mi) 68932 Campbell (15.8 mi) 68959 Minden (16.3 mi) 68972 Riverton (16.9 mi) 68920 Alma (18.1 mi) 68940 Funk (18.6 mi) 68949 Holdrege (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	607
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	93.26 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3070
Longitude	-99.0634
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	48.1%	51.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	32.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	15.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

607

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$54,671

Median household income

$32,307

Per capita income

$136,800

Median home value

$681

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

271

Housing units

26.2%

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	135	22.2%
18 and over	472	77.8%
65 and over	178	29.3%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.2%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	592	97.4%
Two or more races	7	1.2%
Black or African American	4	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	51.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	32.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	15.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 29.5%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	29.5%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$54,671

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 36.0%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,800
Median rent / month	$681
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	98.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	0.7%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	45.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	38.9%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	43.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.2%
Electricity	21.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Wood	2.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	159	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	23	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	49	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	30	11.5%
Households with children under 18	62	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	43.3%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.3%	11.9%
Married	62.5%	76.1%
Separated	0.8%	1.3%
Widowed	2.4%	6.6%
Divorced	16.9%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 22.0%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	18.3%
Kindergarten	12	11.0%
Elementary school	66	60.6%
High school	4	3.7%
College / grad school	7	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.0%

Wholesale trade 11.6%

Construction 8.7%

Professional & management 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Retail trade 5.5%

Public administration 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Information 1.8%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.4%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	21.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 24.8%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.2%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	568	93.6%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	602	99.2%
Born in same state	602	99.2%
Born in different state	544	89.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.8%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	8.9%
French	40	6.6%
Dutch	39	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	36	5.9%
Polish	17	2.8%
English	9	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68947

What city is ZIP code 68947 in?

ZIP code 68947 is primarily assigned to Hildreth, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68947 in?

ZIP code 68947 falls within Franklin County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68947 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 68947 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 68947 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 68947 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68947 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 68947 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68947?

The median home value in ZIP code 68947 is $136,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 68947 in?

ZIP code 68947 observes the CST timezone.