Albion, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68620

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

2,967
4/sq mi
$83,450
Median income
$231,700
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albion pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68620 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68620 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 801.9 square miles in Albion, Boone County, Nebraska. The area is home to 2,967 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 68620 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68620 sits at $83,450 (9% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $44,908. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $231,700 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $795 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68620 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 68620 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 68620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68620.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68620, Albion, NE · 2023 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

2,967

Population

801.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68620?

42.3

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$83,450

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$44,908

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

16.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68620 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$83,450 Top 34% higher than 66% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,386

Total Housing Units

1,222

Occupied Units

164

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$231,700

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$795

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 137 business establishments in ZIP 68620, employing approximately 1,331 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,303,000.

137

Businesses

1,331

Employees

$67.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 14.6%
Wholesale trade 17 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 15 10.9%
Construction 14 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 14 10.2%
Manufacturing 11 8.0%
Finance and insurance 9 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 8 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.2%

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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68652 Petersburg, NE 715 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68620 in?
ZIP code 68620 (Albion) is located in Boone County, Nebraska. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68620?
ZIP code 68620 in Albion, NE has a population of 2,967 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68620?
The median household income in ZIP 68620 is $83,450, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68620?
The median home value in ZIP 68620 is $231,700, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68620?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68620 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68620?
ZIP code 68620 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 1,331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68620?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68620 are: Retail trade (20), Wholesale trade (17), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68620?
In ZIP code 68620, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68620?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68620 is 16.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68620?
In ZIP code 68620, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68620?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68620 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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