68717 ZIP Code — Belden, NE
Cedar County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68717 is located in Belden, Nebraska, within Cedar County. It covers approximately 18.09 square miles and serves a population of 263 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68717
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 $132,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $62,150.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
263
population
18.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68717 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68717
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68717. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Belden | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68723 Carroll (7 mi)
68745 Laurel (7.1 mi)
68771 Randolph (7.6 mi)
68727 Coleridge (8.6 mi)
68728 Concord (13.5 mi)
68732 Dixon (13.6 mi)
68787 Wayne (15.7 mi)
68740 Hoskins (16 mi)
68739 Hartington (16.4 mi)
68790 Winside (16.5 mi)
68710 Allen (17.8 mi)
68784 Wakefield (18.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 263 |
| Population density | 15 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3950 |
| Longitude | -97.2031 |
| 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 | 17.6% | 38.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 51.9% | 37.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 21.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 2.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
263
Population
15
People per sq mi
24.4
Median age
$62,150
Median household income
$34,295
Per capita income
$132,500
Median home value
$680
Median monthly rent
64.5%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
1.4%
Unemployment
78
Housing units
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
21
Under 5
15
7
5–9
6
15
10–14
11
10
15–19
7
35
20–24
26
14
25–34
10
14
35–44
11
9
45–54
6
6
55–59
5
3
60–64
3
8
65–74
6
5
75–84
4
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 86 | 32.7% |
| 18 and over | 177 | 67.3% |
| 65 and over | 29 | 11.0% |
| Median age | 24.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Other race
1.5%
Two or more races
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 257 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 4 | 1.5% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.6% | 38.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 51.9% | 37.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 21.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 2.4% | 5.2% |
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
11.2%
$35k–$50k
4.7%
$50k–$75k
35.5%
$75k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
24.3%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 35.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 3.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $62,150 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.6%
$50k–$100k
24.6%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k–$300k
14.5%
$300k–$500k
15.9%
$1M+
7.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,500 |
| Median rent / month | $680 |
| Owner occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter occupied | 35.5% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 8.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 64.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 28.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 13.1% |
| 3 or more | 63.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.4% |
| Electricity | 21.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 44.9% |
| Fuel oil | 5.6% |
| Wood | 4.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 39 | 36.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 40 | 37.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 22 | 20.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 41 | 38.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 20 | 18.7% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.1% | 29.8% |
| Married | 40.4% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 15.5% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 4.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
20.0%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
28.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 33 | 53.2% |
| High school | 16 | 25.8% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 16.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
21.7%
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Other services
18.9%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Construction
5.6%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Retail trade
5.6%
Public administration
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.4%
Professional & management
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.6% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 27.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.0% |
| Government | 9.8% |
| Self-employed | 18.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.7% |
| Carpool | 15.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 9.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
7.0%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
7.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 15.0% |
| Retirement income | 13.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 21.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.3% |
| Depression | 15.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 10.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 67.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.2% |
| 18–64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 and over | 27.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.8% |
| Public insurance | 26.6% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 227 | 86.3% |
| 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) | 261 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 260 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 184 | 70.0% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 34 | 12.9% |
| French | 7 | 2.7% |
| Arab | 6 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 1 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68717
What city is ZIP code 68717 in?
ZIP code 68717 is primarily assigned to Belden, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68717 in?
ZIP code 68717 falls within Cedar County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68717 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 68717 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68717?
The median home value in ZIP code 68717 is $132,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 68717?
ZIP code 68717 has an estimated population of 263 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68717?
The median household income in ZIP code 68717 is $62,150, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68717 in?
ZIP code 68717 observes the CST timezone.