68971 ZIP Code, Republican City, NE
68971 is a ZIP code in Republican City, Nebraska in Harlan County. It covers 95 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68920, 68960 and 68929. 306 people live here in 158 households, fewer than in most Nebraska ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (92%). Median household income is $64,375, below the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 63.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Republican City, NE
- County: Harlan County
- Land area: 95 sq mi
- Population: 306
- Median household income: $64,375
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 306 |
| Households | 158 |
| Median household income | $64,375 |
| Income per person | $57,346 |
| Median age | 63.9 |
| Homeowners | 91.8% |
| Median home value | $177,100 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 5.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% |
| Broadband internet | 86.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.8% |
| $10–15K | 3.8% |
| $15–25K | 13.3% |
| $25–35K | 4.4% |
| $35–50K | 15.8% |
| $50–75K | 12.7% |
| $75–100K | 9.5% |
| $100–150K | 14.6% |
| $150–200K | 1.3% |
| $200K+ | 20.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.9% |
| 10–19 | 2.3% |
| 20–24 | 0.7% |
| 25–34 | 5.6% |
| 35–44 | 3.9% |
| 45–54 | 2.6% |
| 55–64 | 34.7% |
| 65–74 | 18.0% |
| 75+ | 25.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 3.6% |
| Owned outright | 17.2% |
| Rented | 1.9% |
| Vacant | 77.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 44.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 54.9% |
Businesses in 68971
8 business establishments with 35 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68920 — Alma city, NE (5.2 mi)
- 68960 — Naponee village, NE (6.5 mi)
- 68929 — Bloomington village, NE (8.5 mi)
- 68966 — Orleans village, NE (11.7 mi)
- 68982 — Wilcox village, NE (14.6 mi)
- 68939 — Franklin city, NE (15.3 mi)
- 68947 — Hildreth village, NE (16.1 mi)
- 67647 — Long Island city, KS (19.5 mi)
Areas that include 68971
- Republican City, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Huntley, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Harlan County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68971, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68971 in?
- 68971 is a Republican City, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68971 in?
- 68971 is in Harlan County.
- What is the population of 68971?
- About 306 people (±77), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 379.
- What is the median household income in 68971?
- $64,375 (±$30,080), 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 68971?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68971 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68971?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68920 (5.2 mi, Alma), 68960 (6.5 mi, Naponee), 68929 (8.5 mi, Bloomington), 68966 (11.7 mi, Orleans), 68982 (14.6 mi, Wilcox) and 68939 (15.3 mi, Franklin).
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