Martell, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68404
Lancaster County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 902
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $112,643
- Median income Above-median income area
- $313,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Martell pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68404 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68404 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Martell, Lancaster County, Nebraska, home to just 902 residents across 127.0 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68404 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,643 (47% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,146. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $313,100 (67% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 96.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 68404 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 68404
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martell, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68404.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
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 68404, Martell, 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
902
Population
127.0
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68404?
46.3
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$112,643
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$37,146
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68404 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Martell, 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)
$112,643 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
415housing units
415
Total Housing Units
415
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$313,100
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 68404, employing approximately 416 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,273,000.
36
Businesses
416
Employees
$20.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 33.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.3% |
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 68404 vs 68438 →
ZIP 68404 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68516
Lincoln (68516)
38,956 residents
- 68512 11,659
Lincoln (68512)
11,659 residents
- 68372 2,827
Hickman (68372)
2,827 residents
- 68358 1,877
Firth (68358)
1,877 residents
- 68430 1,402
Roca (68430)
1,402 residents
- 68523 1,390
Lincoln (68523)
1,390 residents
- 68331 961
Cortland (68331)
961 residents
- 68404 902
Martell (68404)
902 residents
- 68368 485
Hallam (68368)
485 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68404 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68404 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68430
Roca (68430)
$145,729 median income
- 68523
Lincoln (68523)
$141,786 median income
- 68372
Hickman (68372)
$114,420 median income
- 68404
Martell (68404)
$112,643 median income
- 68358
Firth (68358)
$111,705 median income
- 68368
Hallam (68368)
$110,375 median income
- 68512
Lincoln (68512)
$104,448 median income
- 68516
Lincoln (68516)
$100,821 median income
- 68331
Cortland (68331)
$96,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68404 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68438 | Sprague, NE | 142 | 0.8 mi |
| 68523 | Lincoln, NE | 1,390 | 8.3 mi |
| 68368 | Hallam, NE | 485 | 5.4 mi |
| 68430 | Roca, NE | 1,402 | 5.8 mi |
| 68372 | Hickman, NE | 2,827 | 7.7 mi |
| 68512 | Lincoln, NE | 11,659 | 8.8 mi |
| 68331 | Cortland, NE | 961 | 10.2 mi |
| 68328 | Clatonia, NE | 429 | 10.6 mi |
| 68516 | Lincoln, NE | 38,956 | 10.0 mi |
| 68358 | Firth, NE | 1,877 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68404, 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 68404 in?
ZIP code 68404 (Martell) is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Lancaster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lancaster-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68404?
ZIP code 68404 in Martell, NE has a population of 902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68404?
The median household income in ZIP 68404 is $112,643, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68404?
The median home value in ZIP 68404 is $313,100, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68404?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68404 is White at 90.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68404?
ZIP code 68404 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 416 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68404?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68404 are: Construction (12), Wholesale trade (4), Real estate and rental and leasing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68404?
In ZIP code 68404, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 68404?
In ZIP code 68404, approximately 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68404?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68404 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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