🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

68972

Riverton

ZIP Code 68972 is a standard zip code serving Riverton, Riverton, Nebraska (NE), in Franklin County, United States. It has an estimated population of 209 with a median household income of $41,429. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 40.101600
Longitude: -98.785800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 129.04 mi²
Water Area: 0.08 mi²
Population Density: 2.0 people per mi²
Bounding Box: 40.234554°N, 40.002188°S, -98.725901°E, -98.933965°W

With 209 residents spread across 129.04 square miles, this area has a population density of 2.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

209

Population

5th percentile

$41,429

Median Income

30th percentile

$20,800

Median Home Value

129.04 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 68972 is $41,429, and the median home value is $20,800.

Housing

149

Total Units

103

Occupied Units

69.1%

Occupancy Rate

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