Walton, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68461

Lancaster County, Nebraska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 11, 2026

734
12/sq mi: $764,100
Median home value: 61.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.2 square miles in Walton, Lancaster County, Nebraska. The area is home to 734 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68461 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68461 sits at —, while per-capita income is $79,632. The poverty rate stands at 1.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $764,100 (309% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68461 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 68461 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 68461

Finance and insurance

4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

4
Other services (except public administration)

4
Construction

3

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68461, Walton, NE · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-11 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

734

Population

62.2

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68461?

38.5

Median Age

59.0%

Male

41.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%

African American 0.0%

Asian 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.9%

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

What does housing look like?

182

Total Housing Units

182

Occupied Units

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%

Renter 15.9%

$764,100

Median Home Value

+309% vs state

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.

Businesses

146

Employees

$6.8M

Annual Payroll

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 →

68516

38,956
68506

27,952
68510

20,514
68505

15,137
68507

13,429
68526

4,800
68347

2,570
68317

1,495
68520

1,143

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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Lancaster County Walton, NE Nebraska

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.