ZIP code 68826: Central City, NE
68826 is a ZIP code in Central City, Nebraska, mainly in Merrick County, part of the Grand Island, NE metro area. About 3,944 people live here.
- Population
- 3,944
- Median household income
- $74,583
- Typical home value
- $205,800+2.8% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $678gross, per month
- Median age
- 41
- Homeowners
- 77%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 68826 details
| City | Central City |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Merrick County |
| Metro area | Grand Island, NE |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 144.3 sq mi, plus 2.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 27 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 18.3 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.16359, -98.01640 |
Median rent in 68826 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $697/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,217/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 68826
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68816 | Archer, NE | 6.2 mi | 137 |
| 68628 | Clarks, NE | 9.7 mi | 848 |
| 68846 | Hordville, NE | 9.8 mi | 283 |
| 68854 | Marquette, NE | 10.6 mi | 708 |
| 68827 | Chapman, NE | 12.0 mi | 761 |
| 68864 | Palmer, NE | 13.2 mi | 958 |
| 68654 | Polk, NE | 14.0 mi | 569 |
| 68638 | Fullerton, NE | 14.8 mi | 1,664 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 68826?
A typical home in ZIP code 68826 is worth about $205,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $74,583 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Nebraska average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $205,800 homeWhat can a $74,583 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 68826
What city is ZIP code 68826?
ZIP code 68826 is in Central City, NE, in Merrick County.
What county is ZIP code 68826 in?
68826 is mainly in Merrick County, Nebraska.
What is the population of ZIP code 68826?
About 3,944 people live in ZIP code 68826, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 68826 in?
68826 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.