68620 ZIP Code — Albion, NE

Boone County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68620 is located in Albion, Nebraska, within Boone County. It covers approximately 279.12 square miles and serves a population of 2,734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68620

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,250. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68620 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,734
population
279.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68620 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68620

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68620. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Albion Acceptable
Albion Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68652 Petersburg (8 mi) 68636 Elgin (12.8 mi) 68758 Newman Grove (14.9 mi) 68660 Saint Edward (15.5 mi) 68627 Cedar Rapids (15.9 mi) 68665 Spalding (18.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,734
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 011
Geography
Land area 279.12 sq mi
Water area 0.07 sq mi
Latitude 41.7602
Longitude -98.0632
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 402
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.1% 42.9% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 37.4% 34.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 24.5% 19.0% 22.0%
Over $200k 3.9% 3.6% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,734
Population
10
People per sq mi
45.5
Median age
$75,250
Median household income
$41,026
Per capita income
$196,000
Median home value
$662
Median monthly rent
76.5%
Home ownership
5.8%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
1,035
Housing units
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
79
Under 5
72
79
5–9
72
96
10–14
87
101
15–19
92
83
20–24
76
112
25–34
101
164
35–44
149
163
45–54
148
104
55–59
95
123
60–64
112
161
65–74
146
105
75–84
95
62
85+
57
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1863023.0%
18 and over2,10477.0%
65 and over62622.9%
Median age45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Other race 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Two or more races 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,69297.7%
Hispanic or Latino200.7%
Other race160.6%
Asian140.5%
Two or more races100.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.1% 42.9% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 37.4% 34.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 24.5% 19.0% 22.0%
Over $200k 3.9% 3.6% 5.2%
Under $10k 5.6%
$10k–$15k 2.7%
$15k–$25k 7.4%
$25k–$35k 5.1%
$35k–$50k 10.5%
$50k–$75k 18.5%
$75k–$100k 17.0%
$100k–$150k 18.5%
$150k–$200k 9.0%
$200k+ 5.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.6%
$10k–$15k2.7%
$15k–$25k7.4%
$25k–$35k5.1%
$35k–$50k10.5%
$50k–$75k18.5%
$75k–$100k17.0%
$100k–$150k18.5%
$150k–$200k9.0%
$200k+5.6%
Median income$75,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%
$50k–$100k 6.9%
$100k–$150k 20.6%
$150k–$200k 19.5%
$200k–$300k 28.5%
$300k–$500k 16.9%
$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$196,000
Median rent / month$662
Owner occupied76.5%
Renter occupied23.5%
Vacant11.5%
Single-family detached86.5%
Large apartment buildings2.5%
Mobile homes1.3%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)2.45

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.8%
2000–20093.9%
1990–19999.3%
1980–19895.4%
1970–197914.2%
1960–196912.5%
1950–19595.4%
1940–19495.5%
1939 or earlier38.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.9%
2 bedrooms21.4%
3 bedrooms31.0%
4 bedrooms29.8%
5+ bedrooms8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.8%
1 vehicle20.2%
2 vehicles38.2%
3 or more36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas38.4%
Electricity48.3%
Propane / LP gas10.5%
Wood2.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family66957.8%
Cohabiting couple302.6%
Male householder, no spouse22519.4%
Female householder, no spouse23320.1%
Households with children under 1826623.0%
Households with seniors (65+)43437.5%
Average household size2.31

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.0%14.1%
Married58.5%63.7%
Separated2.7%0.7%
Widowed3.8%15.0%
Divorced9.0%6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 3.3%
HS graduate 43.0%
Some college, no degree 22.5%
Associate's degree 11.6%
Bachelor's degree 12.4%
Graduate / professional 5.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.4%
Bachelor's or higher18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool519.0%
Kindergarten193.3%
Elementary school25845.3%
High school19734.6%
College / grad school447.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%
Agriculture & mining 19.4%
Retail trade 14.6%
Manufacturing 8.9%
Finance & real estate 7.0%
Transportation & utilities 6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%
Construction 5.6%
Professional & management 3.7%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Other services 2.3%
Information 1.3%
Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.0%
Service16.4%
Sales & office20.0%
Natural resources & construction13.4%
Production & transportation16.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.8%
Government10.7%
Self-employed13.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.0%
Carpool11.2%
Public transit0.6%
Walk3.6%
Work from home7.7%
Other means3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)14.2

Poverty

All people 5.8%
Under 18 years 1.9%
18 and over 7.0%
Married-couple families 2.5%
Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.6%
Retirement income19.0%
Supplemental Security1.2%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP4.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.0%
High blood pressure34.6%
High cholesterol36.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma8.0%
Arthritis28.1%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer8.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.5%
Binge drinking20.2%
No physical activity23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.6%
Depression16.1%
Fair or poor health11.7%
Poor mental health10.6%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.8%
Visited dentist64.6%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss11.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1456.9%
Disability%
Any disability14.6%
Under 181.0%
18–64 years11.6%
65 and over37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.0%
Public insurance36.4%
No insurance4.2%
Uninsured under 191.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,58394.5%
Spanish60.2%
Other Indo-European10.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages50.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,70398.9%
Born in same state2,70398.9%
Born in different state2,40788.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen311.1%
Not a US citizen2271.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian36013.2%
French2659.7%
Arab1304.8%
Polish1124.1%
AncestryCount%
English692.5%
Dutch240.9%
German20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.3%
Internet access92.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68620

What city is ZIP code 68620 in?

ZIP code 68620 is primarily assigned to Albion, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68620 in?

ZIP code 68620 falls within Boone County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68620 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 68620 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 68620?

ZIP code 68620 has an estimated population of 2,734 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68620?

The median home value in ZIP code 68620 is $196,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68620?

The median household income in ZIP code 68620 is $75,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68620 in?

ZIP code 68620 observes the CST timezone.

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