68869 ZIP Code, Ravenna, NE
68869 is a ZIP code in Ravenna, Nebraska — mostly in Buffalo County (73% of its land), with smaller parts in Sherman County. It covers 211 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68871, 68844 and 68820. 2,165 people live here in 922 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $65,208, below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ravenna, NE
- County: Buffalo County
- Land area: 211 sq mi
- Population: 2,165
- Median household income: $65,208
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,165 |
| Households | 922 |
| Median household income | $65,208 |
| Income per person | $36,653 |
| Median age | 44.3 |
| Homeowners | 67.9% |
| Median home value | $169,400 |
| Median rent | $872 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% |
| Broadband internet | 87.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 6.2% |
| $25–35K | 11.3% |
| $35–50K | 14.0% |
| $50–75K | 20.9% |
| $75–100K | 7.7% |
| $100–150K | 19.0% |
| $150–200K | 8.8% |
| $200K+ | 3.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.2% |
| 10–19 | 12.8% |
| 20–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.3% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 16.5% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65–74 | 9.5% |
| 75+ | 9.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.5% |
| Owned outright | 29.4% |
| Rented | 27.4% |
| Vacant | 14.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.2% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 3.9% |
| 5–19 units | 1.8% |
| 20+ units | 1.6% |
| Mobile / other | 6.7% |
Businesses in 68869
65 business establishments with 509 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 9
- Manufacturing: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Wholesale Trade: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68871 — Rockville village, NE (10.1 mi)
- 68844 — Hazard village, NE (10.2 mi)
- 68820 — Howard City (Boelus) village, NE (12.5 mi)
- 68866 — Pleasanton village, NE (12.9 mi)
- 68876 — Shelton village, NE (13.7 mi)
- 68824 — Cairo village, NE (13.9 mi)
- 68840 — Gibbon city, NE (16.3 mi)
- 68870 — Riverdale village, NE (17.7 mi)
Areas that include 68869
- Ravenna, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Poole, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Buffalo County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Sherman County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Buffalo County
- No. 1 of 8: highest median age in Buffalo County
- No. 4 of 7: fastest population growth in Buffalo County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68869, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68869 in?
- 68869 is a Ravenna, NE mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Poole; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68869 in?
- 68869 is mostly in Buffalo County (73% of its land), with smaller parts in Sherman County.
- What is the population of 68869?
- About 2,165 people (±270), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,216.
- What is the median household income in 68869?
- $65,208 (±$8,889), compared with $76,475 for Nebraska as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 68869?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68869 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68869?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68871 (10.1 mi, Rockville), 68844 (10.2 mi, Hazard), 68820 (12.5 mi, Howard City (Boelus)), 68866 (12.9 mi, Pleasanton), 68876 (13.7 mi, Shelton) and 68824 (13.9 mi, Cairo).
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