ZIP Code 68826 - Central City Nebraska
Overview
ZIP Code 68826 is located in Central City Nebraska. Portions of 68826 are also in Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) and Mead Township and Central Township (Merrick County) and Midland Township (Merrick County) and Chapman Township (Merrick County) and Prairie Island Township and Clarksville Township and Prairie Creek Township (Merrick County). 68826 is entirely within Merrick County. Regionally, 68826 is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.
ZIP Code 68826 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Central City |
| Primary County | Merrick County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,945 |
| Area Code(s) | 308 / 402 / 531 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 68826 Map
68826 Demographics
68826 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Nebraska based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 68826 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 68826 is White. The current unemployment level in 68826 is 3%.
| Population | 3,945 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.34% |
| Population Density | 27 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,635 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $66,563 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $716,910 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.81% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.41% |
68826 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,605 | 93.81% |
| Black | 4 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 4.71% |
| Asian | 51 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68826 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 694 | 93.78% |
| Black | 7 | 0.95% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 4.59% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.14% |
68826 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 176 | 7.24% |
| Bachelor Degree | 265 | 10.91% |
| High School Diploma | 848 | 34.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 38 | 1.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 63 | 2.59% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 586 | 24.12% |
| Associates Degree | 265 | 10.91% |
| Masters Degree | 146 | 6.01% |
| Professional Degree | 43 | 1.77% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
68826 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.16496277, -98.01712799 |
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| Region | Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Grand Island, NE |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 147 Square Miles |
68826 Schools
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68826 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 27g - Platte River Valley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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