PlainZIP

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
$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 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. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $764,100 (309% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 84.1% of units 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 -. To put 68461 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lancaster County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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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

0

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.

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

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ZIP 68461 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68461 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Lancaster County

68516 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 38,956
68521 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 31,733
68506 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 27,952
68502 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 26,238
68510 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 20,514
68504 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 16,444

Related Areas

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.

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