68946 ZIP Code — Hendley, NE
Furnas County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68946 is located in Hendley, Nebraska, within Furnas County. It covers approximately 19.67 square miles and serves a population of 29 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
29
population
19.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68946 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68946
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hendley | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0890 |
| Longitude | -99.9676 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 308 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 91.7% | 44.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 8.3% | 37.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 15.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
29
Population
1
People per sq mi
39.8
Median age
$27,083
Median household income
$26,217
Per capita income
$27,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
24.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
22
Housing units
8.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
Under 5
1
1
5–9
1
1
10–14
1
1
25–34
3
3
35–44
7
1
45–54
1
0
65–74
1
0
75–84
1
2
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 24 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 8 | 27.6% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 91.7% | 44.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 8.3% | 37.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 15.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
36.8%
$25k–$35k
26.3%
$35k–$50k
15.8%
$50k–$75k
5.3%
$100k–$150k
5.3%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 36.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 26.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 5.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 5.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| Median income | $27,083 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
89.5%
$50k–$100k
5.3%
$100k–$150k
5.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $27,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 13.6% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 18.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 72.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 54.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 84.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 5.3% |
| 3 or more | 10.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 73.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3 | 15.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13 | 68.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 15.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8 | 42.1% |
| Average household size | 1.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 17.6% |
| Married | 57.1% | 47.1% |
| Separated | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 35.3% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
45.8%
Some college, no degree
41.7%
Associate's degree
4.2%
Bachelor's degree
8.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 8.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 4 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
37.5%
Professional & management
25.0%
Agriculture & mining
12.5%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
12.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 37.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.5% |
| Production & transportation | 25.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 50.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 50.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.5% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 37.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.0 |
Poverty
All people
24.1%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
29.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 21.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| High blood pressure | 41.3% |
| High cholesterol | 38.7% |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.0% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 11.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.6% |
| Visited dentist | 59.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 48.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 43.8% |
| 65 and over | 87.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.2% |
| Public insurance | 69.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28 | 96.6% |
| 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) | 29 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 29 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 20 | 69.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3 | 10.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 65.5% |
| Internet access | 63.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68946
What city is ZIP code 68946 in?
ZIP code 68946 is primarily assigned to Hendley, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68946 in?
ZIP code 68946 falls within Furnas County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68946 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 68946 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68946?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68946?
24% of residents in ZIP code 68946 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 68946 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 68946 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 68946 in?
ZIP code 68946 observes the CST timezone.