68981 ZIP Code, Upland, NE
68981 is a ZIP code in Upland, Nebraska — mostly in Franklin County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Kearney County. It covers 87 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68932, 68947 and 68939. 166 people live here in 80 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 (88%). Median household income is $62,917, below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Upland, NE
- County: Franklin County
- Land area: 87 sq mi
- Population: 166
- Median household income: $62,917
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 166 |
| Households | 80 |
| Median household income | $62,917 |
| Income per person | $39,122 |
| Median age | 39.5 |
| Homeowners | 87.5% |
| Median home value | $91,700 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 14.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.1% |
| Broadband internet | 81.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 18.8% |
| $10–15K | 7.5% |
| $15–25K | 1.3% |
| $25–35K | 3.8% |
| $35–50K | 12.5% |
| $50–75K | 28.8% |
| $75–100K | 3.8% |
| $100–150K | 8.8% |
| $150–200K | 2.5% |
| $200K+ | 12.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.4% |
| 10–19 | 14.4% |
| 20–24 | 0.6% |
| 25–34 | 15.7% |
| 35–44 | 17.5% |
| 45–54 | 13.3% |
| 55–64 | 17.4% |
| 65–74 | 12.0% |
| 75+ | 3.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 19.8% |
| Owned outright | 38.0% |
| Rented | 8.3% |
| Vacant | 33.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.6% |
| Townhome | 7.4% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 19.0% |
Businesses in 68981
4 business establishments with 18 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68932 — Campbell village, NE (8.1 mi)
- 68947 — Hildreth village, NE (8.5 mi)
- 68939 — Franklin city, NE (12.7 mi)
- 68972 — Riverton village, NE (13.6 mi)
- 68959 — Minden city, NE (13.9 mi)
- 68929 — Bloomington village, NE (14 mi)
- 68928 — Bladen village, NE (15.1 mi)
- 68982 — Wilcox village, NE (16.3 mi)
Areas that include 68981
- Upland, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Franklin County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Kearney County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68981, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68981 in?
- 68981 is a Upland, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68981 in?
- 68981 is mostly in Franklin County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Kearney County.
- What is the population of 68981?
- About 166 people (±52), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 296.
- What is the median household income in 68981?
- $62,917 (±$12,887), 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 68981?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68981 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68981?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68932 (8.1 mi, Campbell), 68947 (8.5 mi, Hildreth), 68939 (12.7 mi, Franklin), 68972 (13.6 mi, Riverton), 68959 (13.9 mi, Minden) and 68929 (14 mi, Bloomington).
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