ZIP code 68982: Wilcox, NE
68982 is a ZIP code in Wilcox, Nebraska, mainly in Franklin County. About 591 people live here.
- Population
- 591
- Median household income
- $66,250
- Typical home value
- $234,100+3.6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $671gross, per month
- Median age
- 44.9
- Homeowners
- 69.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 68982 details
| City | Wilcox |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Franklin County (also partly Harlan County, Phelps County, Kearney County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 87.8 sq mi |
| Population density | 7 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 16.4 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.33076, -99.19517 |
Median rent in 68982 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $680/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $675/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 68982
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68969 | Ragan, NE | 5.2 mi | — |
| 68947 | Hildreth, NE | 7.8 mi | 664 |
| 68924 | Axtell, NE | 12.0 mi | 1,348 |
| 68949 | Holdrege, NE | 12.7 mi | 6,662 |
| 68929 | Bloomington, NE | 13.3 mi | 167 |
| 68920 | Alma, NE | 14.4 mi | 1,452 |
| 68971 | Republican City, NE | 14.6 mi | 306 |
| 68940 | Funk, NE | 14.7 mi | 518 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 68982?
A typical home in ZIP code 68982 is worth about $234,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $66,250 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Nebraska average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $234,100 homeWhat can a $66,250 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 68982
What city is ZIP code 68982?
ZIP code 68982 is in Wilcox, NE, in Franklin County.
What county is ZIP code 68982 in?
68982 is mainly in Franklin County, Nebraska, and partly in Harlan County, Phelps County and Kearney County.
What is the population of ZIP code 68982?
About 591 people live in ZIP code 68982, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 68982 in?
68982 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.