Fairmont, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68354
Fillmore County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 839
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $73,906
- Median income Near-median income area
- $106,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairmont pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68354 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68354 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska, home to just 839 residents across 262.2 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68354 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,906 (4% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,990. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,600 (43% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $653; owner occupancy is 81.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fillmore County, so 68354 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 68354
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairmont, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68354.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 68354, Fairmont, 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
839
Population
262.2
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68354?
57.5
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.7%
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?
$73,906
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$35,990
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68354 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Fairmont, 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)
$73,906 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
433housing units
433
Total Housing Units
407
Occupied Units
26
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,600
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$653
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 68354, employing approximately 164 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,072,000.
24
Businesses
164
Employees
$11.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 25.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 12.5% |
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 68354 vs 68401 →
ZIP 68354 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68361
Geneva (68361)
2,573 residents
- 68351 853
Exeter (68351)
853 residents
- 68354 839
Fairmont (68354)
839 residents
- 68401 717
Mc Cool Junction (68401)
717 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68354 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68354 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68401
Mc Cool Junction (68401)
$111,500 median income
- 68361
Geneva (68361)
$80,909 median income
- 68351
Exeter (68351)
$76,583 median income
- 68354
Fairmont (68354)
$73,906 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68354 ranks #4 of 4 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 68354, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 68354 in?
ZIP code 68354 (Fairmont) is located in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Fillmore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fillmore-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68354?
ZIP code 68354 in Fairmont, NE has a population of 839 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68354?
The median household income in ZIP 68354 is $73,906, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68354?
The median home value in ZIP 68354 is $106,600, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68354?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68354 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68354?
ZIP code 68354 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 164 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68354?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68354 are: Wholesale trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68354?
In ZIP code 68354, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68354?
In ZIP code 68354, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68354?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68354 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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