68039 ZIP Code — Macy, NE

Thurston County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68039 is located in Macy, Nebraska, within Thurston County. It covers approximately 43.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,123 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68039

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $53,400. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $40,313. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 49% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 68039 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,123
population
43.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68039 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Macy Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68067 Walthill (7.5 mi) 68055 Rosalie (8 mi) 51055 Sloan (8.2 mi) 51063 Whiting (9.4 mi) 68020 Decatur (10.3 mi) 68071 Winnebago (10.7 mi) 68038 Lyons (12.7 mi) 51052 Salix (14.6 mi) 51040 Onawa (14.7 mi) 68030 Homer (15.1 mi) 51026 Hornick (16.1 mi) 51054 Sergeant Bluff (17.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,123
Population density 26 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 173
Geography
Land area 43.20 sq mi
Water area 1.04 sq mi
Latitude 42.1187
Longitude -96.3361
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 67.2% 43.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 23.5% 35.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 8.2% 18.3% 22.0%
Over $200k 1.0% 2.6% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,123
Population
26
People per sq mi
21.0
Median age
$40,313
Median household income
$10,735
Per capita income
$53,400
Median home value
$815
Median monthly rent
35.5%
Home ownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
26.5%
Unemployment
127
Housing units
6.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
76
Under 5
80
75
5–9
79
55
10–14
59
51
15–19
54
70
20–24
75
82
25–34
88
28
35–44
29
41
45–54
44
20
55–59
21
17
60–64
18
17
65–74
18
5
75–84
5
8
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1849343.9%
18 and over63056.1%
65 and over615.4%
Median age21.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 92.1%
White 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2%
Two or more races 1.7%
Black or African American 0.5%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native1,05692.1%
White373.2%
Hispanic or Latino232%
Two or more races191.7%
Black or African American60.5%
Other race50.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 67.2% 43.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 23.5% 35.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 8.2% 18.3% 22.0%
Over $200k 1.0% 2.6% 5.2%
Under $10k 6.5%
$10k–$15k 8.3%
$15k–$25k 18.4%
$25k–$35k 9.2%
$35k–$50k 20.7%
$50k–$75k 16.6%
$75k–$100k 6.5%
$100k–$150k 12.0%
$150k–$200k 1.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.5%
$10k–$15k8.3%
$15k–$25k18.4%
$25k–$35k9.2%
$35k–$50k20.7%
$50k–$75k16.6%
$75k–$100k6.5%
$100k–$150k12.0%
$150k–$200k1.8%
Median income$40,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.9%
$50k–$100k 42.9%
$200k–$300k 9.1%
$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$53,400
Median rent / month$815
Owner occupied35.5%
Renter occupied64.5%
Vacant18.7%
Single-family detached71.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.7%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)5.09

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.2%
2000–200912.7%
1990–199913.9%
1980–198916.9%
1970–197929.6%
1960–196915.4%
1950–19591.5%
1940–19492.2%
1939 or earlier5.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.4%
1 bedroom8.6%
2 bedrooms13.5%
3 bedrooms35.6%
4 bedrooms36.3%
5+ bedrooms5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle16.1%
1 vehicle38.2%
2 vehicles28.1%
3 or more17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.7%
Electricity29.0%
Propane / LP gas54.4%
Wood11.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4420.3%
Cohabiting couple2411.1%
Male householder, no spouse4219.4%
Female householder, no spouse10749.3%
Households with children under 1815270.0%
Households with seniors (65+)3717.1%
Average household size5.04

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married66.4%60.5%
Married18.7%15.9%
Separated0.0%2.7%
Widowed3.4%5.6%
Divorced11.6%15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%
Some HS, no diploma 11.4%
HS graduate 41.4%
Some college, no degree 28.3%
Associate's degree 6.0%
Bachelor's degree 4.9%
Graduate / professional 2.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher82.6%
Bachelor's or higher6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6815.7%
Kindergarten102.3%
Elementary school22952.9%
High school10123.3%
College / grad school255.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%
Public administration 22.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 20.1%
Retail trade 8.0%
Manufacturing 6.7%
Professional & management 4.0%
Construction 3.3%
Agriculture & mining 3.0%
Transportation & utilities 2.7%
Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.4%
Service33.1%
Sales & office20.7%
Natural resources & construction6.7%
Production & transportation13.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector31.8%
Government62.9%
Self-employed5.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.0%
Carpool12.2%
Public transit11.9%
Walk2.7%
Work from home5.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)15.6

Poverty

All people 43.9%
Under 18 years 49.6%
18 and over 39.2%
Married-couple families 31.8%
Female-led households 52.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.1%
Retirement income7.8%
Supplemental Security11.1%
Cash public assistance18.4%
Food stamps / SNAP48.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity44.2%
High blood pressure28.7%
High cholesterol23.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart disease5.6%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma12.2%
Arthritis20.4%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer4.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking30.0%
Binge drinking24.3%
No physical activity29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.0%
Depression20.3%
Fair or poor health18.4%
Poor mental health18.2%
Poor physical health11.9%
No health insurance16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.1%
Visited dentist54.8%
Cholesterol screening80.8%
Teeth loss22.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans213.3%
Disability%
Any disability14.1%
Under 186.9%
18–64 years16.1%
65 and over75.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance26.3%
Public insurance53.3%
No insurance24.0%
Uninsured under 199.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only96786.1%
Spanish141.4%
Other Indo-European60.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander40.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,11098.8%
Born in same state1,11098.8%
Born in different state36632.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen131.2%
Not a US citizen646.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English181.6%
AncestryCount%
French10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access19.3%
Internet access86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68039

What city is ZIP code 68039 in?

ZIP code 68039 is primarily assigned to Macy, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68039 in?

ZIP code 68039 falls within Thurston County, Nebraska.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68039?

44% of residents in ZIP code 68039 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 68039 family-oriented?

44% of residents in ZIP code 68039 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68039 mostly rentals?

65% of occupied units in ZIP code 68039 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68039?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 68039 in?

ZIP code 68039 observes the CST timezone.

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