🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

68039

Macy

ZIP Code 68039 is a standard zip code serving Macy, Macy, Nebraska (NE), in Thurston County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,421 with a median household income of $28,125. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Nebraska (NE)
County: Thurston
City: Macy
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.117700
Longitude: -96.358900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 43.58 mi²
Water Area: 1.04 mi²
Population Density: 33.0 people per mi² (30th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.191394°N, 42.047052°S, -96.266875°E, -96.416430°W

With 1,421 residents spread across 43.58 square miles, this area has a population density of 33.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,421

Population

30th percentile

$28,125

Median Income

5th percentile

$51,800

Median Home Value

43.58 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 68039 is $28,125, and the median home value is $51,800. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

357

Total Units

315

Occupied Units

88.2%

Occupancy Rate

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