What to know about ZIP 68542
ZIP code 68542 covers ZIP 68542 with a population of about 5,056.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LINCOLN & HSTNGS - KRNY media market.
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ZIP Code 68542 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
5,056
Density
N/A
Median income
$87,000
+16% vs US avg
Home value
$232,200
-33% vs US avg
Median rent
$813
-30% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 68542
Income and economy in ZIP 68542
Median household income in ZIP 68542 is about $87,000 — about 16% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.4%; unemployment rate near 5.4%; 47.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Professional services; about 5.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.3 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 68542
Median home value is about $232,200 — about 33% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $813 (about 30% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 70.8% (about 5.4 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 68542, a household would need roughly $64,000 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 $1,492. That sits below the local median household income ($87,000), 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.