68316 ZIP Code — Benedict, NE

York County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68316 is located in Benedict, Nebraska, within York County. It covers approximately 49.34 square miles and serves a population of 492 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68316

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 $99,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,708.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 68316 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

492

population

49.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68316 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68316

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68316. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Benedict	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68666 Stromsburg (7.6 mi) 68319 Bradshaw (9.6 mi) 68460 Waco (11.3 mi) 68367 Gresham (11.7 mi) 68467 York (12.2 mi) 68654 Polk (12.5 mi) 68667 Surprise (15.9 mi) 68846 Hordville (16.4 mi) 68456 Utica (16.7 mi) 68843 Hampton (16.9 mi) 68651 Osceola (17.1 mi) 68401 Mc Cool Junction (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	492
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	49.34 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	41.0102
Longitude	-97.5975
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	40.1%	39.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	19.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

492

Population

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$72,708

Median household income

$35,390

Per capita income

$99,200

Median home value

$710

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

185

Housing units

15.9%

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	138	28.0%
18 and over	354	72.0%
65 and over	91	18.5%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	463	91.9%
Two or more races	28	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12	2.4%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	39.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	19.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 1.5%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	1.5%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$72,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 46.5%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,200
Median rent / month	$710
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	8.2%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	53.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	12.9%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	44.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.8%
Electricity	19.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	35	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	50	25.8%
Households with children under 18	56	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	34.5%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	22.2%
Married	56.7%	55.1%
Separated	3.2%	1.6%
Widowed	1.1%	15.7%
Divorced	10.7%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 30.8%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	24.7%
Kindergarten	6	7.1%
Elementary school	38	44.7%
High school	18	21.2%
College / grad school	2	2.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.9%

Transportation & utilities 16.3%

Retail trade 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Education & healthcare 9.6%

Construction 8.3%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Public administration 4.2%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Other services 1.3%

Professional & management 0.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	18.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.9%
Retirement income	10.8%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.0%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.8%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	24.4%
Uninsured under 19	32.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	428	87.0%
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)	439	89.2%
Born in same state	437	88.8%
Born in different state	347	70.5%
Foreign born	2	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	53	10.8%
Not a US citizen	35	66.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	18.3%
French	51	10.4%
English	20	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	2.4%
Dutch	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	97.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68316

What city is ZIP code 68316 in?

ZIP code 68316 is primarily assigned to Benedict, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68316 in?

ZIP code 68316 falls within York County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68316 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 68316 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68316?

The median home value in ZIP code 68316 is $99,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 68316?

ZIP code 68316 has an estimated population of 492 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68316?

The median household income in ZIP code 68316 is $72,708, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68316 in?

ZIP code 68316 observes the CST timezone.