68649 ZIP Code — North Bend, NE

Dodge County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68649 is located in North Bend, Nebraska, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 101.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,893 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68649

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,057. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% 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 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68649 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,893

population

101.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68649 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68649

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68649. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Bend	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68648 Morse Bluff (7.9 mi) 68057 Scribner (10.4 mi) 68015 Cedar Bluffs (11.3 mi) 68633 Dodge (13 mi) 68050 Prague (14.5 mi) 68031 Hooper (14.9 mi) 68040 Malmo (15.8 mi) 68018 Colon (16.1 mi) 68661 Schuyler (16.2 mi) 68025 Fremont (16.7 mi) 68044 Nickerson (16.7 mi) 68641 Howells (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,893
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	101.22 sq mi
Water area	3.91 sq mi
Latitude	41.5116
Longitude	-96.7757
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	31.5%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	18.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,893

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$85,057

Median household income

$42,927

Per capita income

$198,600

Median home value

$733

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

718

Housing units

27.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

101

20–24

25–34

112

35–44

123

155

45–54

171

55–59

60–64

129

65–74

143

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	469	24.8%
18 and over	1,424	75.2%
65 and over	373	19.7%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 1.7%

Asian 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,826	96%
Two or more races	32	1.7%
Asian	28	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	18.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	21.4%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	18.1%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$85,057

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 23.6%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,600
Median rent / month	$733
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.4%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	24.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	10.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	16.1%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	41.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.2%
Electricity	43.4%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	478	66.5%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	115	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	104	14.5%
Households with children under 18	257	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	261	36.3%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	29.2%
Married	66.6%	60.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	4.0%	7.2%
Divorced	3.2%	3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 18.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	5.0%
Kindergarten	9	2.0%
Elementary school	206	44.9%
High school	163	35.5%
College / grad school	58	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Retail trade 11.6%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Construction 7.7%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Public administration 4.9%

Professional & management 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Other services 3.2%

Information 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	23.8%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.4%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	28.7%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,826	96.5%
Spanish	15	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,876	99.1%
Born in same state	1,872	98.9%
Born in different state	1,557	82.3%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.9%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	311	16.4%
French	153	8.1%
Dutch	44	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	38	2%
Arab	21	1.1%
English	16	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68649

What city is ZIP code 68649 in?

ZIP code 68649 is primarily assigned to North Bend, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68649 in?

ZIP code 68649 falls within Dodge County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68649 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 68649 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68649 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 68649 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 68649 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 68649 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 68649?

ZIP code 68649 has an estimated population of 1,893 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68649 in?

ZIP code 68649 observes the CST timezone.