Walton, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68461
Lancaster County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 734
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $764,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Walton pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- 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 68461 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68461 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walton, Lancaster County, Nebraska, home to just 734 residents across 62.2 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 68461, but per-capita income is $79,632. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.8% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $764,100 (309% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 84.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 68461 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 68461
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walton, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68461.
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 68461, Walton, 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
734
Population
62.2
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68461?
38.5
Median Age
59.0%
Male
41.0%
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?
$79,632
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
182housing units
182
Total Housing Units
182
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$764,100
Median Home Value
+309% vs state ZIP avg
1978
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
-2.4%
YoY Change (2021)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68461 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +8.7% | 173 |
| 2018 | -9.8% | 156 |
| 2019 | +10.2% | 172 |
| 2020 | +6.9% | 184 |
| 2021 | -2.4% | 180 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 68461, employing approximately 146 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,797,000.
24
Businesses
146
Employees
$6.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 16.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 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 68461 vs 68520 →
ZIP 68461 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
- 68506
Lincoln (68506)
27,952 residents
- 68510
Lincoln (68510)
20,514 residents
- 68505 15,137
Lincoln (68505)
15,137 residents
- 68507 13,429
Lincoln (68507)
13,429 residents
- 68526 4,800
Lincoln (68526)
4,800 residents
- 68347 2,570
Eagle (68347)
2,570 residents
- 68317 1,495
Bennet (68317)
1,495 residents
- 68520 1,143
Lincoln (68520)
1,143 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68461 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68520 | Lincoln, NE | 1,143 | 3.0 mi |
| 68527 | Lincoln, NE | 696 | 5.6 mi |
| 68317 | Bennet, NE | 1,495 | 6.6 mi |
| 68526 | Lincoln, NE | 4,800 | 4.3 mi |
| 68347 | Eagle, NE | 2,570 | 5.3 mi |
| 68506 | Lincoln, NE | 27,952 | 6.6 mi |
| 68516 | Lincoln, NE | 38,956 | 7.0 mi |
| 68510 | Lincoln, NE | 20,514 | 6.9 mi |
| 68505 | Lincoln, NE | 15,137 | 6.8 mi |
| 68507 | Lincoln, NE | 13,429 | 8.2 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 68461 in?
ZIP code 68461 (Walton) 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 68461?
ZIP code 68461 in Walton, NE has a population of 734 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68461?
The median home value in ZIP 68461 is $764,100, which is 175% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68461?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68461 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68461?
ZIP code 68461 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68461?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68461 are: Finance and insurance (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68461?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68461 decreased by 2.4% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 68461?
In ZIP code 68461, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.9% 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 68461?
In ZIP code 68461, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68461?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68461 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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