68317 ZIP Code — Bennet, NE

Lancaster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68317 is located in Bennet, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 45.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,963 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68317

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 $259,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,750. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

1,963

population

45.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68317 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68317

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68317. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bennet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68372 Hickman (5.8 mi) 68526 Lincoln (5.8 mi) 68418 Palmyra (6.7 mi) 68461 Walton (6.8 mi) 68430 Roca (7.3 mi) 68516 Lincoln (8.1 mi) 68520 Lincoln (8.7 mi) 68344 Douglas (9.3 mi) 68506 Lincoln (10.4 mi) 68512 Lincoln (10.8 mi) 68358 Firth (11 mi) 68347 Eagle (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,963
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	45.96 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6645
Longitude	-96.5183
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	19.7%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	40.0%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.3%	5.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,963

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$88,750

Median household income

$45,271

Per capita income

$259,700

Median home value

$1,028

Median monthly rent

94.3%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

752

Housing units

45.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

153

25–34

126

107

35–44

180

45–54

149

55–59

107

60–64

138

65–74

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	466	23.7%
18 and over	1,497	76.3%
65 and over	372	19.0%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,862	93.8%
Two or more races	64	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.2%
Asian	15	0.8%
Black or African American	14	0.7%
Other race	7	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.7%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	40.0%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.3%	5.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	17.5%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$88,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 32.5%

$300k–$500k 26.0%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$259,700
Median rent / month	$1,028
Owner occupied	94.3%
Renter occupied	5.7%
Vacant	1.6%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	21.1%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	24.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	10.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	15.2%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.6%
Electricity	31.3%
Propane / LP gas	26.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	565	72.1%
Cohabiting couple	27	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	127	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	65	8.3%
Households with children under 18	241	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	264	33.7%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.2%	10.5%
Married	73.1%	80.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	2.1%	4.9%
Divorced	9.5%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 21.2%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 30.5%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	45.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	10.4%
Kindergarten	45	11.7%
Elementary school	164	42.7%
High school	53	13.8%
College / grad school	82	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%

Public administration 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Professional & management 8.9%

Construction 8.5%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Other services 7.1%

Retail trade 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.1%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.3%
Government	27.4%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.8%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	28.8%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	7.6%
Arthritis	20.0%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.0%
Binge drinking	24.0%
No physical activity	14.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.2%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	7.7%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	6.9%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	75.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	6.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	150	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.1%
Public insurance	23.1%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,770	90.2%
Spanish	21	1.2%
Other Indo-European	9	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	8	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,941	98.9%
Born in same state	1,916	97.6%
Born in different state	1,519	77.4%
Foreign born	25	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.1%
Not a US citizen	14	63.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	383	19.5%
Italian	222	11.3%
Arab	85	4.3%
English	32	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	32	1.6%
Polish	9	0.5%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68317

What city is ZIP code 68317 in?

ZIP code 68317 is primarily assigned to Bennet, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68317 in?

ZIP code 68317 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68317 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 68317 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68317?

45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 68317 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 68317 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 68317?

ZIP code 68317 has an estimated population of 1,963 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68317 in?

ZIP code 68317 observes the CST timezone.