ZIP code 68826
Where is ZIP code 68826?
Central City, Nebraska
Merrick County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68826 belongs to Central City, Nebraska in Merrick County. 68826 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 308, 402 and 531. About 3,944 people live in the 68826 area, where the median household income is $74,583. The closest ZIP codes are 68846 (Hordville, 6.5 mi southeast), 68816 (Archer, 7.2 mi northwest) and 68854 (Marquette, 7.7 mi south).
| ZIP code | 68826 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Central City |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Merrick County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 308, 402, 531 |
| Coordinates | 41.1213, -98.0017 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68826
| Population | 3,944 · higher than 83% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 27 · higher than 76% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41 years · lower than 58% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $74,583 · higher than 54% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,169 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $172,100 · higher than 53% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $678 a month |
| Housing units | 1,714 |
| Households | 1,593 (2.39 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 144.26 sq mi (plus 2.21 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68826. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68826
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68846 | Hordville, NE | 6.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 68816 | Archer, NE | 7.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 68854 | Marquette, NE | 7.7 mi S | Standard |
| 68628 | Clarks, NE | 11.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 68654 | Polk, NE | 11.8 mi E | Standard |
| 68864 | Palmer, NE | 13.1 mi W | Standard |
| 68827 | Chapman, NE | 14.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 68843 | Hampton, NE | 15 mi SE | Standard |
| 68638 | Fullerton, NE | 16.8 mi N | Standard |
| 68818 | Aurora, NE | 18.6 mi S | Standard |
| 68319 | Bradshaw, NE | 18.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 68872 | Saint Libory, NE | 18.8 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68826 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68826
123 MAIN ST
CENTRAL CITY NE 68826
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Riverside Park: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68826-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68826?
- 68826 is a Central City, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68826 in?
- ZIP code 68826 is in Merrick County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68826 in?
- 68826 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68826?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68826 use area codes 308, 402 and 531.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68826?
- About 3,944 people live in ZIP code 68826, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68826?
- The median household income in 68826 is $74,583 a year, higher than 54% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68826?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68826 are 68846 (Hordville, 6.5 miles), 68816 (Archer, 7.2 miles), 68854 (Marquette, 7.7 miles) and 68628 (Clarks, 11.2 miles).