68371 ZIP Code — Henderson, NE

York County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68371 is located in Henderson, Nebraska, within York County. It covers approximately 78.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,380 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68371

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 $155,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,788. 43% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68371 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,380

population

78.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68371 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68371

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68371. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Henderson	Acceptable
Henderson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68365 Grafton (8.8 mi) 68843 Hampton (9.9 mi) 68401 Mc Cool Junction (10.9 mi) 68319 Bradshaw (12.1 mi) 68818 Aurora (12.8 mi) 68467 York (12.9 mi) 68354 Fairmont (13.5 mi) 68979 Sutton (14.8 mi) 68944 Harvard (17.1 mi) 68841 Giltner (18.5 mi) 68316 Benedict (18.7 mi) 68361 Geneva (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,380
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	78.38 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	40.7856
Longitude	-97.7974
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	43.1%	39.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	19.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	5.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,380

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$67,788

Median household income

$32,376

Per capita income

$155,300

Median home value

$902

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

548

Housing units

29.3%

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

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	358	25.9%
18 and over	1,022	74.1%
65 and over	401	29.1%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 4.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,315	95.3%
Two or more races	61	4.4%
Black or African American	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	39.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	19.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	5.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	23.5%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$67,788

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,300
Median rent / month	$902
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	7.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	28.9%
1960–1969	16.5%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	31.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	30.7%
5+ bedrooms	10.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.8%
Electricity	34.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	356	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	89	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	122	21.5%
Households with children under 18	146	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	240	42.3%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.1%	18.3%
Married	77.2%	63.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	3.6%	10.4%
Divorced	5.1%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 25.8%

Some college, no degree 28.9%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	8.8%
Kindergarten	6	2.1%
Elementary school	139	48.9%
High school	89	31.3%
College / grad school	25	8.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Agriculture & mining 16.8%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Retail trade 9.8%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Construction 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Other services 4.3%

Professional & management 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.6%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.5

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 14.2%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	9.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.3%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.9%
Depression	15.6%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	10.1%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,253	90.8%
Spanish	7	0.6%
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)	1,353	98.0%
Born in same state	1,353	98.0%
Born in different state	1,139	82.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	27	2.0%
Not a US citizen	6	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	112	8.1%
English	90	6.5%
Italian	64	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	1.7%
Dutch	15	1.1%
Polish	11	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68371

What city is ZIP code 68371 in?

ZIP code 68371 is primarily assigned to Henderson, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68371 in?

ZIP code 68371 falls within York County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68371 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 68371 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 68371 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 68371 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68371 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 68371 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68371?

The median home value in ZIP code 68371 is $155,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 68371 in?

ZIP code 68371 observes the CST timezone.