68017 ZIP Code — Ceresco, NE

Saunders County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68017 is located in Ceresco, Nebraska, within Saunders County. It covers approximately 73.87 square miles and serves a population of 2,355 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68017

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,922. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68017 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,355
population
73.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68017 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68017

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City Status
Ceresco Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68336 Davey (7.6 mi) 68066 Wahoo (8.1 mi) 68517 Lincoln (8.8 mi) 68514 Lincoln (8.8 mi) 68033 Ithaca (8.9 mi) 68462 Waverly (9.2 mi) 68428 Raymond (9.8 mi) 68065 Valparaiso (10.8 mi) 68531 Lincoln (11.2 mi) 68070 Weston (12 mi) 68003 Ashland (12.7 mi) 68366 Greenwood (12.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,355
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 155
Geography
Land area 73.87 sq mi
Water area 0.10 sq mi
Latitude 41.0599
Longitude -96.6408
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 402
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 26.7% 33.9% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 43.9% 34.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 28.9% 28.2% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.5% 3.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,355
Population
32
People per sq mi
43.3
Median age
$84,922
Median household income
$39,018
Per capita income
$189,700
Median home value
$873
Median monthly rent
86.7%
Home ownership
5.4%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
783
Housing units
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
73
Under 5
78
88
5–9
95
86
10–14
93
47
15–19
50
61
20–24
66
101
25–34
109
136
35–44
145
104
45–54
112
65
55–59
69
103
60–64
111
153
65–74
164
76
75–84
81
43
85+
46
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1857824.5%
18 and over1,77775.5%
65 and over56323.9%
Median age43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%
Two or more races 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3%
Other race 2.3%
Asian 1%
GroupCount%
White2,19590.4%
Two or more races773.2%
Hispanic or Latino723%
Other race572.3%
Asian251%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 26.7% 33.9% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 43.9% 34.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 28.9% 28.2% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.5% 3.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.8%
$10k–$15k 0.5%
$15k–$25k 9.7%
$25k–$35k 2.5%
$35k–$50k 11.0%
$50k–$75k 16.2%
$75k–$100k 12.1%
$100k–$150k 29.4%
$150k–$200k 9.1%
$200k+ 4.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.8%
$10k–$15k0.5%
$15k–$25k9.7%
$25k–$35k2.5%
$35k–$50k11.0%
$50k–$75k16.2%
$75k–$100k12.1%
$100k–$150k29.4%
$150k–$200k9.1%
$200k+4.8%
Median income$84,922

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%
$50k–$100k 6.1%
$100k–$150k 22.8%
$150k–$200k 19.7%
$200k–$300k 21.1%
$300k–$500k 20.0%
$500k–$1M 6.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$189,700
Median rent / month$873
Owner occupied86.7%
Renter occupied13.3%
Vacant1.9%
Single-family detached90.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.4%
Median rooms6.6
Avg household size (owned)2.58

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.7%
2010–20194.6%
2000–200910.0%
1990–19999.7%
1980–19893.7%
1970–197928.7%
1960–196910.7%
1950–19597.4%
1940–19492.1%
1939 or earlier21.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.2%
2 bedrooms23.8%
3 bedrooms50.4%
4 bedrooms13.7%
5+ bedrooms10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.9%
1 vehicle15.7%
2 vehicles26.0%
3 or more56.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.1%
Electricity61.3%
Propane / LP gas28.9%
Fuel oil1.7%
Wood4.9%
No fuel used0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family58966.7%
Cohabiting couple131.5%
Male householder, no spouse12714.4%
Female householder, no spouse15417.4%
Households with children under 1827230.8%
Households with seniors (65+)37542.5%
Average household size2.67

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.4%11.0%
Married67.4%68.0%
Separated0.5%0.0%
Widowed0.7%7.9%
Divorced10.0%13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%
Some HS, no diploma 4.5%
HS graduate 24.5%
Some college, no degree 27.9%
Associate's degree 10.8%
Bachelor's degree 21.6%
Graduate / professional 10.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.0%
Bachelor's or higher31.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool406.9%
Kindergarten274.6%
Elementary school32355.5%
High school8915.3%
College / grad school10317.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%
Retail trade 11.9%
Manufacturing 11.3%
Construction 8.5%
Finance & real estate 7.5%
Professional & management 6.6%
Agriculture & mining 6.0%
Other services 6.0%
Transportation & utilities 5.3%
Wholesale trade 4.6%
Public administration 4.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.5%
Service9.7%
Sales & office14.7%
Natural resources & construction15.7%
Production & transportation18.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.2%
Government16.3%
Self-employed5.9%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.6%
Carpool6.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.8%
Work from home7.4%
Other means0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)24.6

Poverty

All people 5.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 7.1%
Married-couple families 3.9%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.5%
Retirement income28.8%
Supplemental Security5.2%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP0.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.7%
High blood pressure30.3%
High cholesterol32.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease5.8%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma8.3%
Arthritis22.9%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease5.5%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.6%
Binge drinking23.7%
No physical activity21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.1%
Depression17.0%
Fair or poor health10.4%
Poor mental health11.6%
Poor physical health8.5%
No health insurance12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.4%
Visited dentist69.7%
Cholesterol screening89.0%
Teeth loss9.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1156.5%
Disability%
Any disability12.2%
Under 181.0%
18–64 years6.7%
65 and over35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance82.8%
Public insurance34.4%
No insurance5.0%
Uninsured under 192.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,20493.6%
Spanish401.8%
Other Indo-European190.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander100.5%
Other languages110.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,30898.0%
Born in same state2,30898.0%
Born in different state1,79176.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen472.0%
Not a US citizen1634.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French26611.3%
Italian1827.7%
Dutch703%
Arab381.6%
AncestryCount%
English241%
Polish130.6%
Irish30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.5%
Internet access81.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68017

What city is ZIP code 68017 in?

ZIP code 68017 is primarily assigned to Ceresco, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68017 in?

ZIP code 68017 falls within Saunders County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68017 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 68017 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68017 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 68017 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68017?

The median home value in ZIP code 68017 is $189,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 68017?

ZIP code 68017 has an estimated population of 2,355 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68017 in?

ZIP code 68017 observes the CST timezone.

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