68960 ZIP Code — Naponee, NE
Franklin County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68960 is located in Naponee, Nebraska, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 45.25 square miles and serves a population of 189 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
189
population
45.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68960 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68960
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68960. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Naponee | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 189 |
| Population density | 4 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 45.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1328 |
| Longitude | -99.1228 |
| 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 | 41.7% | 51.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 47.9% | 32.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.4% | 15.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
189
Population
4
People per sq mi
55.7
Median age
$62,344
Median household income
$29,149
Per capita income
$50,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
85.7%
Home ownership
3.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
115
Housing units
4.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
Under 5
4
3
5–9
3
8
10–14
7
2
15–19
2
2
20–24
2
6
25–34
5
15
35–44
14
6
45–54
5
18
55–59
17
3
60–64
2
9
65–74
9
19
75–84
18
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 34 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 155 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 60 | 31.7% |
| Median age | 55.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Two or more races
2.1%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180 | 92.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 4 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.7% | 51.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 47.9% | 32.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.4% | 15.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
1.1%
$25k–$35k
19.8%
$35k–$50k
8.8%
$50k–$75k
39.6%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
9.9%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 19.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 39.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.2% |
| Median income | $62,344 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
50.0%
$50k–$100k
37.2%
$100k–$150k
10.3%
$150k–$200k
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $50,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter occupied | 14.3% |
| Vacant | 28.9% |
| Single-family detached | 87.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 58.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 54.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 40.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.6% |
| Electricity | 5.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.3% |
| Wood | 6.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 57 | 62.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2 | 2.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 19 | 20.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13 | 14.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 14 | 15.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 39 | 42.9% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.3% | 14.3% |
| Married | 72.0% | 69.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
37.7%
Some college, no degree
30.5%
Associate's degree
19.9%
Bachelor's degree
4.6%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 4.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 6 | 20.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 15 | 50.0% |
| High school | 4 | 13.3% |
| College / grad school | 5 | 16.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
26.1%
Transportation & utilities
19.6%
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.0%
Retail trade
6.5%
Other services
4.3%
Manufacturing
3.3%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Construction
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.0% |
| Service | 25.0% |
| Sales & office | 13.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 35.9% |
| Production & transportation | 1.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.6% |
| Government | 8.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 5.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.7% |
| Carpool | 19.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.1% |
| Work from home | 1.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
3.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
3.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 42.6% |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart disease | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 32.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 9.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.3% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 60.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 20 | 12.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 36.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.8% |
| Public insurance | 61.9% |
| No insurance | 1.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 180 | 95.2% |
| 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) | 184 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 179 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 85 | 45.0% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 5 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 37 | 19.6% |
| French | 26 | 13.8% |
| English | 6 | 3.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 2 | 1.1% |
| Arab | 2 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.1% |
| Internet access | 89.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68960
What city is ZIP code 68960 in?
ZIP code 68960 is primarily assigned to Naponee, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68960 in?
ZIP code 68960 falls within Franklin County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68960 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 68960 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68960?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 68960 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 68960 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 68960 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 68960 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 68960 in?
ZIP code 68960 observes the CST timezone.