68714 ZIP Code — Bassett, NE

Rock County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68714 is located in Bassett, Nebraska, within Rock County. It covers approximately 832.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,094 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68714

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 $88,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,895. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68714 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,094

population

832.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68714 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68714

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68714. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bassett	Acceptable
Bassett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69217 Long Pine (15.1 mi) 69210 Ainsworth (18.5 mi) 68780 Stuart (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,094
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	832.81 sq mi
Water area	3.17 sq mi
Latitude	42.4294
Longitude	-99.4559
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	48.0%	48.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	28.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	15.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.9%	7.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,094

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$57,895

Median household income

$34,412

Per capita income

$88,200

Median home value

$571

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

609

Housing units

30.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	235	21.5%
18 and over	859	78.5%
65 and over	305	27.9%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,073	97.5%
Black or African American	8	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.5%
Two or more races	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	48.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	28.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	15.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.9%	7.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 19.8%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	19.8%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$57,895

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 13.1%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,200
Median rent / month	$571
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	31.2%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	17.2%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	32.2%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	14.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.2%
Electricity	55.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	277	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	24	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	81	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	118	23.6%
Households with children under 18	132	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	38.0%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	23.5%
Married	63.7%	55.9%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	6.4%	11.6%
Divorced	3.9%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 23.7%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	30.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	4.0%
Kindergarten	6	3.0%
Elementary school	77	38.1%
High school	72	35.6%
College / grad school	39	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.9%

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Retail trade 15.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Construction 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 3.0%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 1.9%

Professional & management 1.4%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.9%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	6.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.7%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	31.4%
Unpaid family workers	4.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	13.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.1

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 34.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	15.6%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,020	93.2%
Spanish	14	1.4%
Other Indo-European	14	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,085	99.2%
Born in same state	1,078	98.5%
Born in different state	843	77.1%
Foreign born	7	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.8%
Not a US citizen	7	77.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	157	14.4%
French	114	10.4%
Arab	47	4.3%
Polish	27	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	25	2.3%
German	13	1.2%
English	10	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68714

What city is ZIP code 68714 in?

ZIP code 68714 is primarily assigned to Bassett, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68714 in?

ZIP code 68714 falls within Rock County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68714 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 68714 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68714?

The median home value in ZIP code 68714 is $88,200.

Does ZIP code 68714 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 68714 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 68714?

ZIP code 68714 has an estimated population of 1,094 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68714 in?

ZIP code 68714 observes the CST timezone.