Arlington, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68002
Washington County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,150
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $93,220
- Median income Above-median income area
- $299,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arlington pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68002 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68002 (Arlington, NE) rose +11.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.7 in 2023 to 240.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68002 covers 187.0 square miles in Arlington, Washington County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,150 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68002 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,220 (22% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,134. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $299,700 (60% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 84.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,033.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Washington County, so 68002 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 68002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68002.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 6
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68002, Arlington, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,150
Population
187.0
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68002?
42.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
8.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$93,220
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$44,134
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68002 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Arlington, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$93,220 Top 17% higher than 83% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,094housing units
1,094
Total Housing Units
1,039
Occupied Units
55
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$299,700
Median Home Value
+60% vs state ZIP avg
$1,033
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.1%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68002 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 169 |
| 2021 | +16.2% | 197 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 215 |
| 2023 | +0.9% | 217 |
| 2024 | +11.1% | 241 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 68002, employing approximately 478 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,635,000.
51
Businesses
478
Employees
$34.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 31.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 68002 vs 68034 →
ZIP 68002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68007
Bennington (68007)
7,612 residents
- 68064
Valley (68064)
3,376 residents
- 68002 2,150
Arlington (68002)
2,150 residents
- 68034 886
Kennard (68034)
886 residents
- 68044 724
Nickerson (68044)
724 residents
- 68068 127
Washington (68068)
127 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68002 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68044
Nickerson (68044)
$141,250 median income
- 68007
Bennington (68007)
$141,042 median income
- 68034
Kennard (68034)
$110,000 median income
- 68068
Washington (68068)
$106,458 median income
- 68064
Valley (68064)
$100,450 median income
- 68002
Arlington (68002)
$93,220 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68002 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68002, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,150 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 68002 in?
ZIP code 68002 (Arlington) is located in Washington County, Nebraska. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68002?
ZIP code 68002 in Arlington, NE has a population of 2,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68002?
The median household income in ZIP 68002 is $93,220, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68002?
The median home value in ZIP 68002 is $299,700, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68002?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68002 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68002?
ZIP code 68002 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 478 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68002?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68002 are: Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (7), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68002?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68002 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68002?
In ZIP code 68002, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68002?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68002 is 20.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68002?
In ZIP code 68002, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68002?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68002 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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