68329 ZIP Code — Cook, NE

Johnson County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68329 is located in Cook, Nebraska, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 64.65 square miles and serves a population of 681 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68329

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 $91,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,938. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

681

population

64.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68329 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68329

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68329. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cook	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68448 Talmage (8.5 mi) 68382 Lorton (9 mi) 68446 Syracuse (9.5 mi) 68443 Sterling (10.9 mi) 68378 Johnson (11.2 mi) 68346 Dunbar (11.9 mi) 68379 Julian (12 mi) 68450 Tecumseh (12.5 mi) 68344 Douglas (13.5 mi) 68348 Elk Creek (14 mi) 68454 Unadilla (15 mi) 68417 Otoe (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	681
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	64.65 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	40.5085
Longitude	-96.1515
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	45.0%	50.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	30.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	16.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

681

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$70,938

Median household income

$36,989

Per capita income

$91,500

Median home value

$525

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

207

Housing units

21.7%

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	189	27.8%
18 and over	492	72.2%
65 and over	123	18.1%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 0.6%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	668	98.1%
Black or African American	8	1.2%
Asian	4	0.6%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	50.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	30.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	16.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$70,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 35.7%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,500
Median rent / month	$525
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	45.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	38.0%
3 bedrooms	27.1%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	51.9%
Propane / LP gas	35.7%
Fuel oil	6.2%
Wood	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	123	51.0%
Cohabiting couple	35	14.5%
Male householder, no spouse	50	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	33	13.7%
Households with children under 18	57	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	26.6%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.5%	16.4%
Married	42.0%	48.4%
Separated	1.3%	1.2%
Widowed	0.7%	12.9%
Divorced	7.5%	21.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	4.6%
Kindergarten	9	4.6%
Elementary school	88	44.7%
High school	67	34.0%
College / grad school	24	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.1%

Transportation & utilities 22.0%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Retail trade 11.4%

Public administration 11.1%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Construction 2.0%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Other services 1.4%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	26.6%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	17.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.4%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	22.8%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	47.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.6%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	660	96.9%
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)	674	99.0%
Born in same state	670	98.4%
Born in different state	574	84.3%
Foreign born	4	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.0%
Not a US citizen	4	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	66	9.7%
Italian	25	3.7%
Arab	15	2.2%
Dutch	6	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	2	0.3%
English	2	0.3%
German	1	0.1%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68329

What city is ZIP code 68329 in?

ZIP code 68329 is primarily assigned to Cook, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68329 in?

ZIP code 68329 falls within Johnson County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68329 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 68329 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68329?

The median home value in ZIP code 68329 is $91,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 68329?

ZIP code 68329 has an estimated population of 681 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68329?

The median household income in ZIP code 68329 is $70,938, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68329 in?

ZIP code 68329 observes the CST timezone.