68869 ZIP Code — Ravenna, NE

Buffalo County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68869 is located in Ravenna, Nebraska, within Buffalo County. It covers approximately 211.45 square miles and serves a population of 2,157 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68869

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 $142,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $61,875. 34% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68869 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,157

population

211.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68869 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68869

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68869. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ravenna	Acceptable
Ravenna	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68871 Rockville (10.9 mi) 68876 Shelton (12.4 mi) 68840 Gibbon (13.2 mi) 68824 Cairo (13.5 mi) 68820 Boelus (14.1 mi) 68866 Pleasanton (14.4 mi) 68870 Riverdale (16.5 mi) 68847 Kearney (16.9 mi) 68883 Wood River (17.7 mi) 68831 Dannebrog (19 mi) 68838 Farwell (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,157
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	211.45 sq mi
Water area	0.87 sq mi
Latitude	40.9620
Longitude	-98.8554
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	39.9%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	23.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,157

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$61,875

Median household income

$36,500

Per capita income

$142,900

Median home value

$852

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

772

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

121

25–34

110

151

35–44

138

189

45–54

173

55–59

60–64

110

65–74

101

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	420	19.5%
18 and over	1,737	80.5%
65 and over	407	18.9%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,030	91.2%
Two or more races	87	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	69	3.1%
Other race	35	1.6%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	40.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	23.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$61,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,900
Median rent / month	$852
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	38.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.4%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.0%
Electricity	32.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	6.8%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	456	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	95	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	187	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	179	19.5%
Households with children under 18	205	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	273	29.8%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	20.3%
Married	50.1%	54.1%
Separated	1.5%	1.5%
Widowed	4.2%	9.5%
Divorced	14.1%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	7.8%
Kindergarten	20	4.2%
Elementary school	169	35.7%
High school	185	39.1%
College / grad school	62	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Retail trade 10.4%

Construction 8.5%

Other services 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Professional & management 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Public administration 2.1%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	16.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 18.9%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	14.2%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.1%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	162	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,090	96.9%
Spanish	35	1.7%
Other Indo-European	30	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,137	99.1%
Born in same state	2,086	96.7%
Born in different state	1,666	77.2%
Foreign born	51	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	20	0.9%
Not a US citizen	16	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	339	15.7%
French	196	9.1%
Polish	59	2.7%
Dutch	53	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	41	1.9%
Irish	21	1%
English	7	0.3%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68869

What city is ZIP code 68869 in?

ZIP code 68869 is primarily assigned to Ravenna, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68869 in?

ZIP code 68869 falls within Buffalo County, Nebraska.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68869?

The median home value in ZIP code 68869 is $142,900.

Does ZIP code 68869 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 68869 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 68869?

ZIP code 68869 has an estimated population of 2,157 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68869?

The median household income in ZIP code 68869 is $61,875, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68869 in?

ZIP code 68869 observes the CST timezone.