68956 ZIP Code — Kenesaw, NE

Adams County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68956 is located in Kenesaw, Nebraska, within Adams County. It covers approximately 95.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,127 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68956

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 $163,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,083. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 32% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68956 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,127

population

95.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68956 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68956

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68956. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kenesaw	Acceptable
Kenesaw	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68945 Heartwell (5.6 mi) 68955 Juniata (8.6 mi) 68950 Holstein (12.4 mi) 68959 Minden (12.7 mi) 68876 Shelton (13 mi) 68840 Gibbon (14 mi) 68883 Wood River (14.1 mi) 68973 Roseland (14.6 mi) 68901 Hastings (16.8 mi) 68847 Kearney (18.8 mi) 68832 Doniphan (19.5 mi) 68925 Ayr (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,127
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	95.07 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6151
Longitude	-98.7053
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402/531

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	32.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	18.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,127

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$77,083

Median household income

$37,906

Per capita income

$163,400

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

419

Housing units

27.0%

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	227	20.1%
18 and over	900	79.9%
65 and over	238	21.1%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2.8%

Black or African American 0.8%

Two or more races 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,076	92.8%
Hispanic or Latino	32	2.8%
Other race	32	2.8%
Black or African American	9	0.8%
Two or more races	5	0.4%
Asian	4	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	32.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	18.5%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	21.7%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$77,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 25.1%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,400
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	95.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	32.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	20.2%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	16.0%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	48.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.4%
Electricity	24.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	277	63.4%
Cohabiting couple	31	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	70	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	59	13.5%
Households with children under 18	119	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	147	33.6%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	17.0%
Married	57.9%	64.5%
Separated	0.2%	1.9%
Widowed	3.8%	6.5%
Divorced	10.5%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	5.9%
Kindergarten	8	3.3%
Elementary school	113	47.3%
High school	42	17.6%
College / grad school	62	25.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Agriculture & mining 20.1%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Retail trade 6.9%

Other services 6.6%

Construction 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Professional & management 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	16.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	5.0%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 2.6%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.8%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	9.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.6%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,065	94.5%
Spanish	4	0.4%
Other Indo-European	4	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,117	99.1%
Born in same state	1,117	99.1%
Born in different state	963	85.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.9%
Not a US citizen	5	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	88	7.8%
Arab	76	6.7%
French	73	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	55	4.9%
Polish	21	1.9%
English	10	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68956

What city is ZIP code 68956 in?

ZIP code 68956 is primarily assigned to Kenesaw, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68956 in?

ZIP code 68956 falls within Adams County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68956 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 68956 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68956?

The median home value in ZIP code 68956 is $163,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 68956?

ZIP code 68956 has an estimated population of 1,127 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68956?

The median household income in ZIP code 68956 is $77,083, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68956 in?

ZIP code 68956 observes the CST timezone.