68314 ZIP Code — Bee, NE

Seward County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68314 is located in Bee, Nebraska, within Seward County. It covers approximately 31.69 square miles and serves a population of 379 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68314

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 $166,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 68314 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

379

population

31.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68314 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68314

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68314. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68635 Dwight (5.6 mi) 68360 Garland (6.2 mi) 68434 Seward (8.2 mi) 68439 Staplehurst (8.9 mi) 68669 Ulysses (10.7 mi) 68626 Brainard (10.8 mi) 68065 Valparaiso (11.2 mi) 68402 Malcolm (11.9 mi) 68428 Raymond (13.1 mi) 68423 Pleasant Dale (14 mi) 68524 Lincoln (14.7 mi) 68456 Utica (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	379
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	31.69 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	41.0102
Longitude	-97.0441
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	27.7%	33.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	25.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	21.6%	4.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

379

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$37,718

Per capita income

$166,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.0%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

160

Housing units

6.0%

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	76	20.1%
18 and over	303	79.9%
65 and over	55	14.5%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	377	99.5%
Two or more races	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.7%	33.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	25.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	21.6%	4.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 22.6%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$200k+ 18.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	22.6%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$200k+	18.2%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 3.3%

$300k–$500k 37.1%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.0%
Renter occupied	5.0%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	94.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	52.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	60.7%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.3%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	48.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.9%
Electricity	29.6%
Propane / LP gas	24.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	71.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	22	13.8%
Households with children under 18	40	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	31.4%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	4.4%
Married	67.2%	80.0%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	8.9%
Divorced	9.2%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 46.6%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 24.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	3.3%
Kindergarten	7	7.8%
Elementary school	43	47.8%
High school	28	31.1%
College / grad school	9	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.2%

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Finance & real estate 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Professional & management 7.8%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Retail trade 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Other services 1.5%

Construction 0.5%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.8%
Service	33.2%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.7%
Government	3.9%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.2%
Carpool	23.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 23.7%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.2%
Visited dentist	74.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	14.5%
18–64 years	33.5%
65 and over	21.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	24.3%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	15.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	368	97.1%
Spanish	2	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	379	100.0%
Born in same state	379	100.0%
Born in different state	334	88.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	8.4%
Arab	18	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	4%
English	13	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68314

What city is ZIP code 68314 in?

ZIP code 68314 is primarily assigned to Bee, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68314 in?

ZIP code 68314 falls within Seward County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68314 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 68314 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68314?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 68314 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 68314 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 68314 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 68314 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 68314 in?

ZIP code 68314 observes the CST timezone.