Zip Code 68826 — Central City, NE
68826 is a ZIP Code associated with Central City, NE, located within Merrick. 68826 ranks #1 out of 6 ZIP codes in Merrick County by population (and #99 out of 586 in NE). The area supports an estimated population of 3,944 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 10.6 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
|---|
| Postal / Zip Code | 68826 |
| Primary City | Central City |
| State / Province | NE |
| County | Merrick |
| Total Population | 3,944 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 10.6 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
How 68826 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 68826 | Merrick County | NE State Average |
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| Population | 3,944 | 7,430 (Total) | 1,979,558 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 10.6 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #1 of 6 | -- | -- |
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