68716 ZIP Code — Beemer, NE

Cuming County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68716 is located in Beemer, Nebraska, within Cuming County. It covers approximately 56.61 square miles and serves a population of 914 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68716

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 $102,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $68,750. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

914

population

56.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68716 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68716

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68716. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beemer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68791 Wisner (4.7 mi) 68788 West Point (6 mi) 68004 Bancroft (9.2 mi) 68047 Pender (12.9 mi) 68641 Howells (17.1 mi) 68633 Dodge (17.3 mi) 68768 Pilger (17.7 mi) 68038 Lyons (18.4 mi) 68045 Oakland (18.5 mi) 68062 Thurston (19.2 mi) 68057 Scribner (19.8 mi) 68779 Stanton (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	914
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	56.61 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	41.9312
Longitude	-96.8163
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	46.3%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	17.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

914

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$36,828

Per capita income

$102,400

Median home value

$732

Median monthly rent

64.2%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

271

Housing units

25.3%

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	190	20.8%
18 and over	724	79.2%
65 and over	232	25.4%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 2.5%

Two or more races 1.6%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	851	90.2%
Hispanic or Latino	29	3.1%
Other race	24	2.5%
Two or more races	15	1.6%
Black or African American	8	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.7%
Asian	6	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	17.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	21.6%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 32.6%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,400
Median rent / month	$732
Owner occupied	64.2%
Renter occupied	35.8%
Vacant	3.1%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	0.5%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	34.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	23.1%
4 bedrooms	24.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.2%
Electricity	23.4%
Propane / LP gas	19.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	234	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	21	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	69	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	78	19.4%
Households with children under 18	94	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	138	34.3%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	21.6%
Married	60.5%	57.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	14.2%
Divorced	3.1%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.2%
Kindergarten	1	0.6%
Elementary school	77	44.5%
High school	79	45.7%
College / grad school	14	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Retail trade 11.2%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Construction 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Information 6.6%

Professional & management 5.0%

Other services 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	12.7%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	7.6%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	10.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.3%
Depression	14.9%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	10.0%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.3%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	879	96.2%
Spanish	11	1.3%
Other Indo-European	8	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	896	98.0%
Born in same state	893	97.7%
Born in different state	711	77.8%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	18	2.0%
Not a US citizen	4	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	79	8.6%
Arab	48	5.3%
French	41	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.4%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68716

What city is ZIP code 68716 in?

ZIP code 68716 is primarily assigned to Beemer, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68716 in?

ZIP code 68716 falls within Cuming County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68716 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 68716 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68716?

The median home value in ZIP code 68716 is $102,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 68716?

ZIP code 68716 has an estimated population of 914 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68716?

The median household income in ZIP code 68716 is $68,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68716 in?

ZIP code 68716 observes the CST timezone.