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Jefferson County
Fairbury, NE
68352
68352 ZIP Code — Fairbury, NE
Jefferson County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68352 is located in
Fairbury ,
Nebraska ,
within Jefferson County .
It covers approximately 271.62 square miles and serves a population of
4,903 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 402 .
About ZIP code 68352
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 $123,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $50,735. 44% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,903
Population density
18 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
095
Geography
Land area
271.62 sq mi
Water area
2.42 sq mi
Latitude
40.1612
Longitude
-97.1901
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
402
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.9%
52.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
32.5%
32.0%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
9.3%
12.8%
22.0%
Over $200k
1.3%
2.8%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$50,735
Median household income
$123,000
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,054 21.5% 18 and over 3,849 78.5% 65 and over 1,097 22.4% Median age 44.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.1%
Group Count % White 4,589 90.4% Two or more races 228 4.5% Hispanic or Latino 176 3.5% Black or African American 55 1.1% Other race 27 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.9%
52.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
32.5%
32.0%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
9.3%
12.8%
22.0%
Over $200k
1.3%
2.8%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.3% $10k–$15k 5.9% $15k–$25k 10.6% $25k–$35k 12.3% $35k–$50k 15.2% $50k–$75k 18.9% $75k–$100k 9.8% $100k–$150k 14.6% $150k–$200k 5.1% $200k+ 2.3% Median income $50,735
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $123,000 Median rent / month $680 Owner occupied 64.6% Renter occupied 35.4% Vacant 14.8% Single-family detached 83.4% Large apartment buildings 4.5% Mobile homes 0.6% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.37
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 4.6% 1990–1999 3.8% 1980–1989 3.6% 1970–1979 14.1% 1960–1969 7.7% 1950–1959 11.9% 1940–1949 9.0% 1939 or earlier 44.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.2% 1 bedroom 11.6% 2 bedrooms 32.1% 3 bedrooms 38.2% 4 bedrooms 11.2% 5+ bedrooms 6.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.8% 1 vehicle 34.4% 2 vehicles 34.7% 3 or more 23.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 47.8% Electricity 38.6% Propane / LP gas 11.0% Wood 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 937 44.6% Cohabiting couple 111 5.3% Male householder, no spouse 303 14.4% Female householder, no spouse 751 35.7% Households with children under 18 464 22.1% Households with seniors (65+) 779 37.1% Average household size 2.28
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.1% 27.0% Married 53.5% 46.7% Separated 3.2% 1.1% Widowed 3.3% 14.6% Divorced 11.0% 10.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.1% Bachelor's or higher 20.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 120 11.0% Kindergarten 83 7.6% Elementary school 470 43.2% High school 231 21.2% College / grad school 184 16.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Agriculture & mining
13.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Professional & management
2.7%
Public administration
1.9%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.6% Service 20.0% Sales & office 16.1% Natural resources & construction 15.8% Production & transportation 20.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.0% Government 10.1% Self-employed 6.8% Unpaid family workers 1.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.6% Carpool 14.5% Public transit 0.3% Walk 1.4% Work from home 5.1% Other means 2.1% Avg commute (minutes) 15.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.8%
Female-led households
10.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.8% Retirement income 18.4% Supplemental Security 10.0% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 12.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.7% High blood pressure 40.0% High cholesterol 35.4% Diabetes 12.6% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 30.2% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 8.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.0% Binge drinking 19.0% No physical activity 27.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.2% Depression 17.0% Fair or poor health 16.2% Poor mental health 11.8% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 14.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.7% Visited dentist 57.5% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 15.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 228 5.9%
Disability % Any disability 23.2% Under 18 9.6% 18–64 years 21.6% 65 and over 41.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.4% Public insurance 39.0% No insurance 10.4% Uninsured under 19 2.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,650 94.8% Spanish 107 2.3% Other Indo-European 96 2.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 9 0.2% Other languages 2 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,776 97.4% Born in same state 4,772 97.3% Born in different state 3,624 73.9% Foreign born 4 0.1% Naturalized citizen 127 2.6% Not a US citizen 85 66.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 404 8.2% Italian 381 7.8% Arab 240 4.9% Dutch 151 3.1% Norwegian 38 0.8%
Ancestry Count % Polish 23 0.5% English 16 0.3% German 7 0.1% Irish 4 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.9% Internet access 89.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68352
What city is ZIP code 68352 in?
ZIP code 68352 is primarily assigned to Fairbury, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68352 in?
ZIP code 68352 falls within Jefferson County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68352 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 68352 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68352?
The median home value in ZIP code 68352 is $123,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 68352?
ZIP code 68352 has an estimated population of 4,903 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68352?
The median household income in ZIP code 68352 is $50,735, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68352 in?
ZIP code 68352 observes the CST timezone.
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