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Walton, NE

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Nebraska. ZIP codes: 68520.

Population

579

Land area

3.5sq mi

People per sq mi

167

ZIP codes

1

Walton and its ZIP codes

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Walton at a glance

  • Walton is about 6.5 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • The median household income is $48,088, 37% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $464,000 (94% above Nebraska).

Local data for Walton, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Walton, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$48,088

Poverty rate

2.1%

Median home value

$464,000

Homeownership

92.3%

Bachelor's or higher

24.6%

Median age

61.3

Average commute

16.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (74), Polish Americans (19), Scottish Americans (19).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Walton.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.6%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,528

176,943 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$68,273

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.6B

FY 2026, $8,185 per person

PPP loans

$4M

80 loans, 747 jobs reported

Lancaster County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Walton, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone15.7%
  • Carpooled2.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home81.7%

Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Walton, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,041

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

753

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 14°F

32.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Walton, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.0%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

9.6%

U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts

Smoking

9.9%

U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.4%

U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts

ZIP codes in Walton

1 in or overlapping Walton. Population shown

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Cities near Walton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CheneyCensus-designated place5 mi0.1
Prairie HomeCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.5
LincolnCity5.7 mi101.1
EagleVillage7.2 mi0.4
Woodland HillsCensus-designated place8.2 mi0.4
BennetVillage8.6 mi0.5
WaverlyCity8.7 mi2.5
Yankee HillCensus-designated place9.3 mi3.4
RocaVillage11 mi0.1
AlvoVillage11 mi0.1
PalmyraVillage11 mi0.3
HickmanCity12 mi1.1
GreenwoodVillage13 mi0.4
PanamaVillage14 mi0.3
DaveyVillage14 mi0.2
EmeraldCensus-designated place14 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Walton, NE in?
Walton is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
What ZIP codes are in Walton, NE?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Walton include 68520.
What is the population of Walton, NE?
About 579 people live in Walton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Walton?
Nearby places include Cheney (5 mi), Prairie Home (5.1 mi), Lincoln (5.7 mi), Eagle (7.2 mi), Woodland Hills (8.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023