68626 ZIP Code — Brainard, NE

Butler County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68626 is located in Brainard, Nebraska, within Butler County. It covers approximately 60.46 square miles and serves a population of 553 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68626

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 $163,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,942. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 41% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68626 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

553
population
60.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68626 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68626

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City Status
Brainard Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68635 Dwight (5.2 mi) 68014 Bruno (7.2 mi) 68065 Valparaiso (9.8 mi) 68070 Weston (10.1 mi) 68632 David City (10.3 mi) 68314 Bee (10.8 mi) 68050 Prague (12.8 mi) 68669 Ulysses (13.2 mi) 68360 Garland (14.9 mi) 68658 Rising City (15.3 mi) 68439 Staplehurst (15.9 mi) 68040 Malmo (15.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 553
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 023
Geography
Land area 60.46 sq mi
Water area 0.43 sq mi
Latitude 41.1623
Longitude -96.9953
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 37.1% 42.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 32.0% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 26.4% 22.0% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.7% 3.2% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

553
Population
9
People per sq mi
51.5
Median age
$93,942
Median household income
$44,163
Per capita income
$163,900
Median home value
$838
Median monthly rent
84.5%
Home ownership
2.4%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
261
Housing units
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
16
10
5–9
9
5
10–14
5
10
15–19
10
22
20–24
21
49
25–34
46
21
35–44
19
23
45–54
22
22
55–59
20
35
60–64
32
49
65–74
45
19
75–84
18
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188114.6%
18 and over47285.4%
65 and over13825.0%
Median age51.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%
Two or more races 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
GroupCount%
White53596.1%
Two or more races122.2%
Asian61.1%
Hispanic or Latino40.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.1% 42.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 32.0% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 26.4% 22.0% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.7% 3.2% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.2%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 5.6%
$25k–$35k 1.6%
$35k–$50k 13.5%
$50k–$75k 17.1%
$75k–$100k 14.7%
$100k–$150k 25.9%
$150k–$200k 13.9%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.2%
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k5.6%
$25k–$35k1.6%
$35k–$50k13.5%
$50k–$75k17.1%
$75k–$100k14.7%
$100k–$150k25.9%
$150k–$200k13.9%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$93,942

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%
$50k–$100k 16.0%
$100k–$150k 19.8%
$150k–$200k 20.3%
$200k–$300k 17.9%
$300k–$500k 17.0%
$500k–$1M 4.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$163,900
Median rent / month$838
Owner occupied84.5%
Renter occupied15.5%
Vacant16.3%
Single-family detached94.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.7%
Median rooms7.1
Avg household size (owned)2.28

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.3%
2000–20094.3%
1990–19998.0%
1980–19896.0%
1970–197914.0%
1960–19695.7%
1950–19591.7%
1940–19498.3%
1939 or earlier46.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.0%
2 bedrooms34.7%
3 bedrooms37.7%
4 bedrooms17.3%
5+ bedrooms2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.2%
1 vehicle19.5%
2 vehicles29.5%
3 or more49.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.0%
Electricity15.5%
Propane / LP gas77.3%
Fuel oil1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family15662.2%
Cohabiting couple176.8%
Male householder, no spouse3714.7%
Female householder, no spouse4116.3%
Households with children under 185722.7%
Households with seniors (65+)10541.8%
Average household size2.20

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.1%14.9%
Married61.0%68.9%
Separated0.0%1.2%
Widowed1.6%8.7%
Divorced7.2%6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%
Some HS, no diploma 1.4%
HS graduate 36.1%
Some college, no degree 21.1%
Associate's degree 21.1%
Bachelor's degree 16.4%
Graduate / professional 2.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.4%
Bachelor's or higher19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool46.9%
Kindergarten46.9%
Elementary school2543.1%
High school1831.0%
College / grad school712.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%
Manufacturing 14.1%
Transportation & utilities 13.5%
Public administration 10.7%
Construction 8.3%
Agriculture & mining 6.7%
Finance & real estate 6.1%
Other services 5.2%
Wholesale trade 3.7%
Professional & management 3.7%
Retail trade 3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.2%
Service16.0%
Sales & office18.4%
Natural resources & construction20.9%
Production & transportation19.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.2%
Government19.3%
Self-employed6.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.3%
Carpool4.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.2%
Work from home6.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.5

Poverty

All people 2.4%
Under 18 years 2.5%
18 and over 2.3%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.0%
Retirement income20.3%
Supplemental Security2.0%
Cash public assistance0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP2.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.8%
High blood pressure34.5%
High cholesterol33.3%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma7.9%
Arthritis28.0%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer8.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.5%
Binge drinking19.0%
No physical activity22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.0%
Depression15.6%
Fair or poor health11.6%
Poor mental health10.5%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.4%
Visited dentist68.6%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss11.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans367.6%
Disability%
Any disability9.9%
Under 182.5%
18–64 years8.1%
65 and over18.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.7%
Public insurance35.3%
No insurance0.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only51993.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)54798.9%
Born in same state54498.4%
Born in different state48487.5%
Foreign born30.5%
Naturalized citizen61.1%
Not a US citizen6100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian5810.5%
French397.1%
Arab132.4%
AncestryCount%
Dutch101.8%
English61.1%
Polish20.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.4%
Internet access87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68626

What city is ZIP code 68626 in?

ZIP code 68626 is primarily assigned to Brainard, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68626 in?

ZIP code 68626 falls within Butler County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68626 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 68626 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68626 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 68626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68626?

The median home value in ZIP code 68626 is $163,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 68626?

ZIP code 68626 has an estimated population of 553 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68626 in?

ZIP code 68626 observes the CST timezone.

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