PlainZIP

Benedict, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68316

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

447
3/sq mi
$79,792
Median income
$118,500
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Benedict pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68316 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68316 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Benedict, York County, Nebraska, home to just 447 residents across 144.2 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68316 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,792 (4% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $41,477. Local economic indicators show a 13.3% poverty rate alongside 0.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $118,500 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $763 monthly, and 80.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing York County, letting you compare 68316 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 68316, Benedict, 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

447

Population

144.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68316?

31.5

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.7%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$79,792

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$41,477

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68316 ranks nationally

Benedict, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,792 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 44.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

188

Total Housing Units

160

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$118,500

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$763

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 68316, employing approximately 40 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,577,000.

10

Businesses

40

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 30.0%

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 68316 vs 68666 →

ZIP 68316 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 68316 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 68316 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 68316 ranks the highest of 3 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
68666 Stromsburg, NE 1,611 6.4 mi
68319 Bradshaw, NE 552 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in York County

68467 standard
York, NE
Pop: 9,338
68371 standard
Henderson, NE
Pop: 1,467
68460 standard
Waco, NE
Pop: 788
68401 standard
Mc Cool Junction, NE
Pop: 717
68319 standard
Bradshaw, NE
Pop: 552
68367 standard
Gresham, NE
Pop: 461

Related Areas

York County Benedict, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68316 in? ▼
ZIP code 68316 (Benedict) is located in York County, Nebraska. York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/york-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68316? ▼
ZIP code 68316 in Benedict, NE has a population of 447 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68316? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68316 is $79,792, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68316? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68316 is $118,500, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68316? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68316 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68316? ▼
ZIP code 68316 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 40 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68316? ▼
In ZIP code 68316, 44.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68316? ▼
In ZIP code 68316, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68316? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68316 is 13.3% 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.