68002 ZIP Code — Arlington, NE

Washington County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68002 is located in Arlington, Nebraska, within Washington County. It covers approximately 73.53 square miles and serves a population of 2,292 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68002

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 $265,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,657. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 39% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68002 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,292

population

73.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68002 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68002

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arlington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68044 Nickerson (5.9 mi) 68034 Kennard (7.9 mi) 68008 Blair (8.1 mi) 68025 Fremont (9 mi) 68029 Herman (9.6 mi) 68064 Valley (11.9 mi) 68007 Bennington (11.9 mi) 68031 Hooper (13.1 mi) 68142 Omaha (16.2 mi) 68022 Elkhorn (17.2 mi) 68116 Omaha (17.6 mi) 68023 Fort Calhoun (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,292
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	73.53 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	41.5165
Longitude	-96.3434
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	34.3%	32.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	33.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	28.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,292

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$79,657

Median household income

$39,637

Per capita income

$265,800

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

820

Housing units

28.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

105

10–14

103

15–19

20–24

25–34

155

35–44

153

159

45–54

157

55–59

60–64

146

65–74

143

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	593	25.9%
18 and over	1,699	74.1%
65 and over	475	20.7%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.6%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Two or more races 6.6%

Other race 4.8%

Asian 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,957	77.6%
Hispanic or Latino	230	9.1%
Two or more races	166	6.6%
Other race	121	4.8%
Asian	41	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.3%	32.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	33.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	28.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$79,657

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 34.7%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$265,800
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	30.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	25.3%
4 bedrooms	29.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	35.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.8%
Electricity	29.6%
Propane / LP gas	22.3%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	518	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	39	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	170	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	216	22.9%
Households with children under 18	321	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	366	38.8%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	22.2%
Married	56.3%	54.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	6.0%	12.5%
Divorced	6.1%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	28.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	4.1%
Kindergarten	25	3.9%
Elementary school	263	41.4%
High school	198	31.2%
College / grad school	123	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Retail trade 17.9%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Construction 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Professional & management 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Other services 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Public administration 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 20.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	23.0%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.2%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.9%
Public insurance	27.7%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,165	94.5%
Spanish	42	1.9%
Other Indo-European	42	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,111	92.1%
Born in same state	2,094	91.4%
Born in different state	1,772	77.3%
Foreign born	17	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	181	7.9%
Not a US citizen	120	66.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	211	9.2%
French	182	7.9%
Polish	102	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	71	3.1%
Arab	57	2.5%
English	22	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68002

What city is ZIP code 68002 in?

ZIP code 68002 is primarily assigned to Arlington, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68002 in?

ZIP code 68002 falls within Washington County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68002 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 68002 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68002 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 68002 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 68002?

ZIP code 68002 has an estimated population of 2,292 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68002?

The median home value in ZIP code 68002 is $265,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 68002 in?

ZIP code 68002 observes the CST timezone.