68326 ZIP Code — Carleton, NE

Thayer County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68326 is located in Carleton, Nebraska, within Thayer County. It covers approximately 54.67 square miles and serves a population of 328 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68326

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 $126,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

328

population

54.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68326 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68326

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68326. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carleton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68335 Davenport (6 mi) 68322 Bruning (6.3 mi) 68370 Hebron (7 mi) 68436 Shickley (7.4 mi) 68340 Deshler (11.8 mi) 68303 Alexandria (12.7 mi) 68416 Ohiowa (15 mi) 68974 Ruskin (15.7 mi) 68935 Edgar (15.9 mi) 68361 Geneva (16 mi) 68327 Chester (16.2 mi) 68325 Byron (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	328
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	54.67 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.2926
Longitude	-97.6655
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	18.9%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	68.4%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	12.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.3%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

328

Population

People per sq mi

30.7

Median age

$77,500

Median household income

$29,211

Per capita income

$126,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

119

Housing units

35.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	32.0%
18 and over	223	68.0%
65 and over	41	12.5%
Median age	30.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	317	94.3%
Hispanic or Latino	8	2.4%
Two or more races	8	2.4%
Black or African American	3	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.9%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	68.4%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	12.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.3%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 37.0%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	37.0%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$77,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 30.1%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 18.3%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	1.5%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	50.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.9%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.0%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	56.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.9%
Electricity	44.4%
Propane / LP gas	26.9%
Fuel oil	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	68.5%
Cohabiting couple	17	15.7%
Male householder, no spouse	15	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2	1.9%
Households with children under 18	41	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	26.9%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	2.3%
Married	54.0%	89.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	2.3%
Divorced	16.1%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 29.3%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	35.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	26.8%
Kindergarten	14	17.1%
Elementary school	44	53.7%
High school	2	2.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 55.7%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Retail trade 11.4%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Professional & management 4.0%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Other services 0.6%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.7%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	1.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.5%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	3.4%
Self-employed	16.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	6.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.1%
Retirement income	2.8%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.3%
Public insurance	14.6%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	298	90.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	328	100.0%
Born in same state	328	100.0%
Born in different state	294	89.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	23	7%
Arab	16	4.9%
Italian	9	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	1.2%
English	3	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68326

What city is ZIP code 68326 in?

ZIP code 68326 is primarily assigned to Carleton, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68326 in?

ZIP code 68326 falls within Thayer County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68326 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 68326 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68326 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 68326 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68326?

The median home value in ZIP code 68326 is $126,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 68326?

ZIP code 68326 has an estimated population of 328 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68326 in?

ZIP code 68326 observes the CST timezone.