68322 ZIP Code — Bruning, NE

Thayer County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68322 is located in Bruning, Nebraska, within Thayer County. It covers approximately 61.56 square miles and serves a population of 528 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68322

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 $127,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,000. 44% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68322 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

528

population

61.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68322 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68322

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68322. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bruning	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68326 Carleton (6.3 mi) 68303 Alexandria (7.4 mi) 68416 Ohiowa (9 mi) 68436 Shickley (9.7 mi) 68370 Hebron (11 mi) 68335 Davenport (12 mi) 68406 Milligan (13.8 mi) 68453 Tobias (14.7 mi) 68361 Geneva (15 mi) 68338 Daykin (15.7 mi) 68340 Deshler (16.4 mi) 68327 Chester (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	528
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	61.56 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.3213
Longitude	-97.5524
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	31.7%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	12.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.5%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

528

Population

People per sq mi

29.5

Median age

$80,000

Median household income

$34,052

Per capita income

$127,800

Median home value

$658

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

176

Housing units

36.5%

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	133	25.2%
18 and over	395	74.8%
65 and over	60	11.4%
Median age	29.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	493	92%
Two or more races	35	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.7%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	12.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.5%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 3.1%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 29.4%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	3.1%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	29.4%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$80,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,800
Median rent / month	$658
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	99.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	49.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	15.3%
3 bedrooms	41.6%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	11.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.3%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	49.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.5%
Electricity	37.5%
Propane / LP gas	45.6%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	91	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	21	13.1%
Male householder, no spouse	35	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	13	8.1%
Households with children under 18	52	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	24.4%
Average household size	3.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.1%	46.9%
Married	44.6%	42.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	3.1%	3.8%
Divorced	9.2%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 27.4%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 17.9%

Bachelor's degree 25.5%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	36.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	18.1%
Kindergarten	6	4.7%
Elementary school	68	53.5%
High school	13	10.2%
College / grad school	17	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 32.1%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Agriculture & mining 14.8%

Retail trade 12.1%

Construction 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Professional & management 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Other services 1.4%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	31.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	13.1%
Unpaid family workers	2.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.2%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.1

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.1%
65 and over	28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.8%
Public insurance	24.6%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	488	92.4%
Spanish	3	0.6%
Other Indo-European	3	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	521	98.7%
Born in same state	517	97.9%
Born in different state	470	89.0%
Foreign born	4	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.3%
Not a US citizen	4	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	75	14.2%
French	17	3.2%
Arab	8	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.9%
Polish	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.3%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68322

What city is ZIP code 68322 in?

ZIP code 68322 is primarily assigned to Bruning, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68322 in?

ZIP code 68322 falls within Thayer County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68322 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 68322 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68322 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 68322 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68322?

The median home value in ZIP code 68322 is $127,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 68322?

ZIP code 68322 has an estimated population of 528 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68322 in?

ZIP code 68322 observes the CST timezone.