What to know about ZIP 68529
ZIP code 68529 covers ZIP 68529 with a population of about 3,579.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.7 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the LINCOLN & HSTNGS - KRNY media market.
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ZIP Code 68529 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,579
Density
N/A
Median income
$56,111
-25% vs US avg
Home value
$173,900
-50% vs US avg
Median rent
$640
-45% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 68529
Income and economy in ZIP 68529
Median household income in ZIP 68529 is about $56,111 — about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.8%; unemployment rate near 1.6%; 17.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Retail trade, and Education; about 2.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.5 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 68529
Median home value is about $173,900 — about 50% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $640 (about 45% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 58.1% (about 7.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 68529, a household would need roughly $48,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,117. That sits below the local median household income ($56,111), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.