PlainZIP

Ceresco, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68017

Saunders County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,692
9/sq mi
$69,375
Median income
$230,000
Median home value
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ceresco pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68017 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68017 covers 185.9 square miles in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,692 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68017 reports a modest median household income of $69,375 (9% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $43,354. Poverty here runs at 5.5%, with unemployment measured at 1.6%. The typical home here is valued at $230,000 (23% above the state average); renters pay a median of $963 monthly, and 91.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 68017 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Saunders County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 68017

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ceresco, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68017.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68017, Ceresco, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,692

Population

185.9

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 68017?

45.1

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$69,375

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$43,354

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68017 ranks nationally

Ceresco, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,375 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

790

Total Housing Units

775

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$230,000

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$963

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68017 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 184
2021 +9.4% 201
2022 +25.1% 251
2023 +2.9% 259
2024 +4.0% 269

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 68017, employing approximately 234 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,731,000.

33

Businesses

234

Employees

$9.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 24.2%
Retail trade 6 18.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 15.2%
Finance and insurance 4 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68017 vs 68336 →

ZIP 68017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68017 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68017 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68336 Davey, NE 557 6.8 mi
68514 Lincoln, NE 127 9.3 mi
68066 Wahoo, NE 5,640 8.9 mi
68517 Lincoln, NE 538 9.0 mi
68033 Ithaca, NE 392 8.7 mi
68428 Raymond, NE 1,375 9.6 mi
68462 Waverly, NE 3,827 10.2 mi
68070 Weston, NE 836 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Saunders County

68066 standard
Wahoo, NE
Pop: 5,640
68003 standard
Ashland, NE
Pop: 4,284
68073 standard
Yutan, NE
Pop: 1,960
68065 standard
Valparaiso, NE
Pop: 1,510
68015 standard
Cedar Bluffs, NE
Pop: 1,151
68041 standard
Mead, NE
Pop: 955

Related Areas

Saunders County Ceresco, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68017 in? ▼
ZIP code 68017 (Ceresco) is located in Saunders County, Nebraska. Saunders County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saunders-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68017? ▼
ZIP code 68017 in Ceresco, NE has a population of 1,692 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68017? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68017 is $69,375, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68017? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68017 is $230,000, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68017? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68017 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68017? ▼
ZIP code 68017 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 234 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68017? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68017 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68017? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68017 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68017? ▼
In ZIP code 68017, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68017? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68017 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68017? ▼
In ZIP code 68017, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68017? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68017 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.