Meadow Grove, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68752

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

789
2/sq mi
$66,250
Median income
$124,700
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Meadow Grove pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68752 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68752 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 375.7 square miles in Meadow Grove, Madison County, Nebraska. The area is home to 789 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 68752 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68752 sits at $66,250 (14% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $40,177. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $124,700 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,097 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68752 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 68752 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 →

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 68752, Meadow Grove, 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

789

Population

375.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68752?

52.8

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.7%
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 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$66,250

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$40,177

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68752 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,250 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

284

Total Housing Units

245

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$124,700

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,097

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 68752, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $674,000.

15

Businesses

27

Employees

$674K

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

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 68752 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 68752 ranks #3 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 68752 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68752 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68781 Tilden, NE 1,407 6.9 mi
68715 Battle Creek, NE 1,446 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68752 in?
ZIP code 68752 (Meadow Grove) is located in Madison County, Nebraska. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68752?
ZIP code 68752 in Meadow Grove, NE has a population of 789 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68752?
The median household income in ZIP 68752 is $66,250, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68752?
The median home value in ZIP 68752 is $124,700, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68752?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68752 is White at 98.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68752?
ZIP code 68752 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68752?
In ZIP code 68752, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 68752?
In ZIP code 68752, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68752?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68752 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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