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Lancaster County
Walton, NE
68461
68461 ZIP Code — Walton, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68461 is located in
Walton ,
Nebraska ,
within Lancaster County .
It covers approximately 23.60 square miles and serves a population of
752 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 402 .
About ZIP code 68461
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $451,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
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.
Educational attainment is high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 68461 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
752
Population density
32 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
109
Geography
Land area
23.60 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.7625
Longitude
-96.5159
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
402
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.8%
39.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
4.1%
32.8%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
22.0%
22.0%
Over $200k
41.2%
5.4%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$451,300
Median home value
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 254 33.8% 18 and over 498 66.2% 65 and over 233 31.0% Median age 41.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.8%
39.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
4.1%
32.8%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
22.0%
22.0%
Over $200k
41.2%
5.4%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.9% $25k–$35k 35.0% $50k–$75k 12.2% $150k–$200k 11.9% $200k+ 28.0% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $451,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 95.5% Renter occupied 4.5% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 100.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 7.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.35
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 9.3% 1990–1999 28.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 19.6% 1960–1969 20.9% 1950–1959 4.2% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 12.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 16.4% 2 bedrooms 9.3% 3 bedrooms 47.3% 4 bedrooms 14.1% 5+ bedrooms 12.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 42.8% 2 vehicles 9.6% 3 or more 47.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.2% Electricity 31.8% Propane / LP gas 43.4% Wood 5.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 146 46.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 72 23.2% Female householder, no spouse 93 29.9% Households with children under 18 109 35.0% Households with seniors (65+) 197 63.3% Average household size 2.42
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.6% 2.9% Married 45.9% 58.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.1% 17.6% Divorced 22.5% 21.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
12.1%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 56.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 169 62.4% High school 76 28.0% College / grad school 26 9.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.0%
Professional & management
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 52.4% Service 8.3% Sales & office 7.2% Natural resources & construction 8.3% Production & transportation 23.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.2% Government 19.3% Self-employed 4.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.1% Carpool 8.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.8% Other means 4.8% Avg commute (minutes) 24.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 63.3% Retirement income 42.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.8% High blood pressure 30.7% High cholesterol 34.1% Diabetes 8.6% Heart disease 5.2% Stroke 2.3% Asthma 7.7% Arthritis 21.4% Kidney disease 2.3% Pulmonary disease 4.5% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 13.3% Binge drinking 22.2% No physical activity 15.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 26.6% Depression 17.7% Fair or poor health 8.3% Poor mental health 10.8% Poor physical health 7.4% No health insurance 9.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.2% Visited dentist 76.2% Cholesterol screening 92.0% Teeth loss 6.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 64 12.9%
Disability % Any disability 23.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 17.7% 65 and over 54.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.9% Public insurance 32.0% No insurance 7.2% Uninsured under 19 10.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 743 98.8% 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) 752 100.0% Born in same state 752 100.0% Born in different state 610 81.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 70 9.3% French 68 9% Dutch 45 6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 41 5.5% Polish 13 1.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.4% Internet access 70.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68461
What city is ZIP code 68461 in?
ZIP code 68461 is primarily assigned to Walton, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68461 in?
ZIP code 68461 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68461 have a large retiree population?
63% of households in ZIP code 68461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 68461 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 68461 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 68461 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 68461 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68461?
57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What timezone is ZIP code 68461 in?
ZIP code 68461 observes the CST timezone.
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