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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
$55,370
Median income
$132,200
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

22th 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.

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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $29,786. Local economic indicators show a 11.9% poverty rate alongside 1.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $132,200 for a typical home value (29% below the state average), with rent averaging $669 a month; 70.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 68352, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 68352?

43.4

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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

$29,786

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

15.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68352 ranks nationally

Fairbury, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,370 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,523

Total Housing Units

2,138

Occupied Units

385

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$132,200

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
68350 Endicott, NE 216 10.3 mi

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Related Areas

Jefferson County Fairbury, NE Nebraska

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.