68309 ZIP Code — Barneston, NE

Gage County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68309 is located in Barneston, Nebraska, within Gage County. It covers approximately 0.22 square miles and serves a population of 127 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

127

population

0.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68309 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68309

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68309. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barneston	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	127
Population density	577 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	0.22 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0484
Longitude	-96.5727
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	48.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	67.4%	31.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

127

Population

577

People per sq mi

61.5

Median age

$50,000

Median household income

$19,220

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

4.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8	6.3%
18 and over	119	93.7%
65 and over	31	24.4%
Median age	61.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 48.8%

Group	Count	%
White	65	51.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	62	48.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	48.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	67.4%	31.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 26.2%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	26.2%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	23.8%
$100k–$150k	26.2%
Median income	$50,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 59.0%

$50k–$100k 35.9%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	95.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	73.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	22.2%
4 bedrooms	51.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.9%
Electricity	50.0%
Propane / LP gas	35.7%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	20	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	23.8%
Female householder, no spouse	12	28.6%
Households with children under 18	5	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	23	54.8%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.8%	0.0%
Married	64.7%	86.2%
Separated	5.9%	0.0%
Widowed	5.9%	6.9%
Divorced	11.8%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 19.3%

Some college, no degree 61.3%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	4.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	28.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	2	28.6%
High school	3	42.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 32.0%

Retail trade 16.0%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Wholesale trade 8.0%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Education & healthcare 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Other services 4.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	52.0%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	48.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	14.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	22.7%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	58.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.3%
Public insurance	28.3%
No insurance	57.5%
Uninsured under 19	37.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	124	97.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	65	51.2%
Born in same state	65	51.2%
Born in different state	36	28.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	62	48.8%
Not a US citizen	62	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	71	55.9%
French	10	7.9%
English	4	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2	1.6%
German	1	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68309

What city is ZIP code 68309 in?

ZIP code 68309 is primarily assigned to Barneston, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68309 in?

ZIP code 68309 falls within Gage County, Nebraska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68309?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 68309 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 68309 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 68309?

ZIP code 68309 has an estimated population of 127 residents, with a density of 570 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68309?

The median household income in ZIP code 68309 is $50,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68309 in?

ZIP code 68309 observes the CST timezone.