Fairbury, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68352
Jefferson County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,222
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,370
- Median income Below-median income area
- $132,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairbury pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68352 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 68352 (Fairbury, NE) rose +13.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.7 in 2023 to 241.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68352 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska, home to 5,222 residents across 756.8 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68352 reports a modest median household income of $55,370 (28% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,786. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 1.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $132,200 (29% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $669; owner occupancy is 70.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 68352 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 68352
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairbury, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68352.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 68352, Fairbury, 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
5,222
Population
756.8
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68352?
43.4
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
2.4%
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?
$55,370
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$29,786
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
15.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68352 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Fairbury, 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)
$55,370 12th percentile higher than 12% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nebraska ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,523housing units
2,523
Total Housing Units
2,138
Occupied Units
385
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,200
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$669
Median Rent
1950
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
+13.9%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68352 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 151 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 170 |
| 2022 | +7.4% | 182 |
| 2023 | +16.0% | 212 |
| 2024 | +13.9% | 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 151 business establishments in ZIP 68352, employing approximately 1,628 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,183,000.
151
Businesses
1,628
Employees
$69.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 17 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.0% |
| Information | 5 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 2.0% |
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 68352 vs 68350 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68350 | Endicott, NE | 216 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68352, 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 (5,222 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 68352 in?
ZIP code 68352 (Fairbury) is located in Jefferson County, Nebraska. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68352?
ZIP code 68352 in Fairbury, NE has a population of 5,222 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68352?
The median household income in ZIP 68352 is $55,370, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68352?
The median home value in ZIP 68352 is $132,200, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68352?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68352 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68352?
ZIP code 68352 has 151 business establishments employing approximately 1,628 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68352?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68352 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (20), Construction (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68352?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68352 increased by 13.9% 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 68352?
In ZIP code 68352, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 68352?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68352 is 15.2 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 68352?
In ZIP code 68352, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68352?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68352 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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