Zip code 68352: Fairbury, Nebraska

Q: What city is zip code 68352?

68352 is assigned to Fairbury, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 68352 in?

68352 is in Jefferson County, Nebraska.

Q: What is the population of 68352?

About 4,938 people live in 68352, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 68352?

The median household income in 68352 is $55,370.

Q: What zip codes are near 68352?

The closest zip codes to 68352 are 68429, 68362, 68350, 68338, 68377.

Residential delivery areaJefferson CountyCentral Time

Population

4,938

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$132K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$669/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

272 sq mi

18 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 68352

68352 is a rural zip code in Fairbury, Nebraska (Jefferson County), covering 272 sq mi of land. About 4,938 people live here, or 18 per square mile. The median resident is 43.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $55,370 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $132,200, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $669 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 15.2 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 68352 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers14.8%
94th
U.S. 9.7% · NE 9.5%51st of 540 in NE
Residents 65 and older25.1%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · NE 16.7%153rd of 540 in NE
Housing vacancy15.3%
87th
U.S. 10.1% · NE 7.6%187th of 538 in NE
Median age43.4
79th
U.S. 38.9 · NE 37.2232nd of 540 in NE
Uninsured rate10%
71st
U.S. 8.4% · NE 7.2%96th of 540 in NE
Self-employed workers10.5%
64th
U.S. 10% · NE 10.8%401st of 540 in NE
Poverty rate11.9%
55th
U.S. 12.5% · NE 10.6%138th of 539 in NE
Veterans6.2%
55th
U.S. 6.2% · NE 6.9%304th of 540 in NE
Homeownership rate70.3%
54th
U.S. 65.2% · NE 66.5%423rd of 538 in NE
Government workers14%
53rd
U.S. 14.5% · NE 15%298th of 540 in NE
Residents under 1821.9%
48th
U.S. 22% · NE 24.5%329th of 540 in NE
Median earnings per worker$41,053
25th
U.S. $49,666 · NE $47,319408th of 540 in NE
Bachelor's degree or higher20%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NE 34.6%392nd of 539 in NE
Per capita income$29,786
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NE $41,751483rd of 540 in NE
Median household income$55,370
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NE $76,475469th of 530 in NE
Diversity index21.8
14th
U.S. 61.4 · NE 41.3195th of 540 in NE
Foreign-born residents2.4%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · NE 8%199th of 540 in NE
Income inequality (Gini)0.390
14th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NE 0.456327th of 538 in NE
Rent-burdened renters38.3%
13th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NE 45.1%211th of 523 in NE
Population4,938
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NE 1,978,70786th of 540 in NE
Median home value$132,200
7th
U.S. $332,700 · NE $238,600360th of 511 in NE
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · NE 3.3%284th of 540 in NE
Work from home4.4%
6th
U.S. 15.1% · NE 11%412th of 540 in NE
Broadband access80.3%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NE 90.6%443rd of 538 in NE
Population density18/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NE 26/sq mi165th of 540 in NE
Median gross rent$669
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · NE $1,072360th of 441 in NE
Average commute15.2 min
2nd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NE 19.2 min474th of 537 in NE
Unemployment rate1.1%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NE 3%330th of 540 in NE

Measure	68352	Jefferson	NE	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NE
Healthcare workers	14.8%	12.7%	9.5%	9.7%	94th	51st of 540
Residents 65 and older	25.1%	24.8%	16.7%	17.2%	92nd	153rd of 540
Housing vacancy	15.3%	14.8%	7.6%	10.1%	87th	187th of 538
Median age	43.4	44.4	37.2	38.9	79th	232nd of 540
Uninsured rate	10%	8.4%	7.2%	8.4%	71st	96th of 540
Self-employed workers	10.5%	15.5%	10.8%	10%	64th	401st of 540
Poverty rate	11.9%	10.1%	10.6%	12.5%	55th	138th of 539
Veterans	6.2%	6.5%	6.9%	6.2%	55th	304th of 540
Homeownership rate	70.3%	74.9%	66.5%	65.2%	54th	423rd of 538
Government workers	14%	14.3%	15%	14.5%	53rd	298th of 540
Residents under 18	21.9%	22.7%	24.5%	22%	48th	329th of 540
Median earnings per worker	$41,053	$43,635	$47,319	$49,666	25th	408th of 540
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	20%	20.2%	34.6%	35.7%	20th	392nd of 539
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,786	$33,931	$41,751	$44,673	18th	483rd of 540
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,370	$59,044	$76,475	$80,734	15th	469th of 530
Diversity index	21.8	17.7	41.3	61.4	14th	195th of 540
Foreign-born residents	2.4%	2.8%	8%	14.1%	14th	199th of 540
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.390	0.431	0.456	0.483	14th	327th of 538
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	38.3%	39.2%	45.1%	51.1%	13th	211th of 523
Population	4,938	7,161	1,978,707	334,922,499	8th	86th of 540
Median home value	$132,200	$129,500	$238,600	$332,700	7th	360th of 511
Tech workers	0.6%	0.8%	3.3%	3.8%	7th	284th of 540
Work from home	4.4%	4.7%	11%	15.1%	6th	412th of 540
Broadband accessWeakness	80.3%	80.2%	90.6%	91%	5th	443rd of 538
Population density	18/sq mi	13/sq mi	26/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	165th of 540
Median gross rent	$669	$662	$1,072	$1,413	2nd	360th of 441
Average commuteStrength	15.2 min	16.5 min	19.2 min	26.4 min	2nd	474th of 537
Unemployment rateStrength	1.1%	1.2%	3%	5.2%	2nd	330th of 540

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

15%

55–64

14%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

43.4

Under 18

21.9%

65 and over

25.1%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black0.4%
Hispanic7%
Asian0%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

21.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

69.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.5%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,138
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 57.8%
Married couples: 47.8%
Living alone: 35.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.2%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

28%

$75–100k

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.9%

Median household income

68352

$55,370

Jefferson Co.

$59,044

Nebraska

$76,475

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,786

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.390

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

68352

$132,200

Jefferson Co.

$129,500

Nebraska

$238,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

68352

$669

Jefferson Co.

$662

Nebraska

$1,072

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

0.4%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,523
Owner-occupied: 70.3%
Vacant: 15.3%
Median year built: 1950
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 38.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 15.7%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

54%

10–19

22%

20–29

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

Average commute

15.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

18%

Healthcare

15%

Construction and repair

11%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Office and admin

Management

Production

Education

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Food service

Computer and math

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Manufacturing

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Agriculture and mining

Education

Other services

Retail

Construction

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Information

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$41,053

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	68352	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,605	$74,888
Service	$31,676	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,591	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$43,229	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,095	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

45%

Some college

16%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
Households with broadband: 80.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.1%
No internet access: 16.9%
Without health insurance: 10%
Limited-English households: 3.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Fairbury
State: Nebraska
County: Jefferson County
Center point: 40.1521° N, 97.2260° W
Land area: 272 sq mi
Water area: 2.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 68352

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
68429	Reynolds, NE	10 mi	59	$43,611	$105,600
68362	Gilead, NE	10 mi	30	$62,500	$27,500
68350	Endicott, NE	11 mi	173	$77,344	$75,300
68338	Daykin, NE	11 mi	217	$76,875	$110,400
68377	Jansen, NE	12 mi	412	$72,500	$97,800
68303	Alexandria, NE	13 mi	233	$60,313	$63,200
66955	Mahaska, KS	13 mi	47	$85,500	—
68440	Steele City, NE	13 mi	109	—	—
68424	Plymouth, NE	15 mi	707	$68,654	$174,200
68342	Diller, NE	15 mi	497	$75,000	$131,300
68375	Hubbell, NE	16 mi	69	$48,594	$41,700
68370	Hebron, NE	17 mi	1,938	$67,000	$125,300

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Questions about 68352

What city is zip code 68352?

68352 is assigned to Fairbury, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 68352 in?

68352 is in Jefferson County, Nebraska.

What is the population of 68352?

About 4,938 people live in 68352, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 68352 in?

68352 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 68352?

The median household income in 68352 is $55,370.

What zip codes are near 68352?

The closest zip codes to 68352 are 68429, 68362, 68350, 68338, 68377.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68352, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.