68826 ZIP Code – Central City, Nebraska
68826 is a ZIP code serving Central City, Nebraska in Merrick County with a population of approximately 3,945 residents. The median household income of $62,137 is near the Nebraska average and below the national average. At $168,700, median home values run below the national average, with 77.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $685 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (decreasing).
The poverty rate is 7.6%, well below the national average. An estimated 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. At 39.1, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 68816, 68846, 68628.
ZIP Code 68826 Data
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ZIP 68826 vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 68826 | NE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,945 | 3,367 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $168k | $159k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $685 | $829 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.1 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.8% | 25.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 68816 – Archer
- 68846 – Hordville
- 68628 – Clarks
- 68854 – Marquette
- 68827 – Chapman
- 68864 – Palmer
- 68654 – Polk
- 68638 – Fullerton
- 68872 – Saint Libory
- 68843 – Hampton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68816 | ARCHER | 120 | $56,985 |
| 68846 | HORDVILLE | 311 | $56,667 |
| 68628 | CLARKS | 891 | $54,125 |
| 68854 | MARQUETTE | 791 | $78,456 |
| 68827 | CHAPMAN | 666 | $61,500 |