Bennet, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68317
Lancaster County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,495
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $108,056
- Median income Above-median income area
- $294,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 47.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bennet pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68317 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68317 (Bennet, NE) fell -2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.2 in 2023 to 201.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68317 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bennet, Lancaster County, Nebraska, home to just 1,495 residents across 115.9 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68317 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,056 (41% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,462. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 0.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $294,100 (57% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 90.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,163.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 68317 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 68317
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bennet, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68317.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68317, Bennet, 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
1,495
Population
115.9
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68317?
40.9
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
1.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$108,056
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$47,462
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68317 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Bennet, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$108,056 Top 9% higher than 91% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
773housing units
773
Total Housing Units
756
Occupied Units
17
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,100
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,163
Median Rent
1987
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
-2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68317 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.1% | 151 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 167 |
| 2022 | +8.6% | 181 |
| 2023 | +13.3% | 205 |
| 2024 | -2.0% | 201 |
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 56 business establishments in ZIP 68317, employing approximately 330 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,498,000.
56
Businesses
330
Employees
$18.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 33.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.4% |
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 68317 vs 68419 →
ZIP 68317 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68516
Lincoln (68516)
38,956 residents
- 68526 4,800
Lincoln (68526)
4,800 residents
- 68372 2,827
Hickman (68372)
2,827 residents
- 68347 2,570
Eagle (68347)
2,570 residents
- 68358 1,877
Firth (68358)
1,877 residents
- 68317 1,495
Bennet (68317)
1,495 residents
- 68520 1,143
Lincoln (68520)
1,143 residents
- 68418 1,070
Palmyra (68418)
1,070 residents
- 68461 734
Walton (68461)
734 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68317 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68317 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68372
Hickman (68372)
$114,420 median income
- 68526
Lincoln (68526)
$113,910 median income
- 68358
Firth (68358)
$111,705 median income
- 68317
Bennet (68317)
$108,056 median income
- 68516
Lincoln (68516)
$100,821 median income
- 68419
Panama (68419)
$98,750 median income
- 68520
Lincoln (68520)
$94,244 median income
- 68344
Douglas (68344)
$88,942 median income
- 68347
Eagle (68347)
$88,281 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68317 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68419 | Panama, NE | 256 | 5.0 mi |
| 68461 | Walton, NE | 734 | 6.6 mi |
| 68526 | Lincoln, NE | 4,800 | 5.8 mi |
| 68418 | Palmyra, NE | 1,070 | 6.4 mi |
| 68372 | Hickman, NE | 2,827 | 6.7 mi |
| 68520 | Lincoln, NE | 1,143 | 9.1 mi |
| 68516 | Lincoln, NE | 38,956 | 8.3 mi |
| 68344 | Douglas, NE | 441 | 9.0 mi |
| 68347 | Eagle, NE | 2,570 | 10.1 mi |
| 68358 | Firth, NE | 1,877 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68317, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,495 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 68317 in?
ZIP code 68317 (Bennet) is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Lancaster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lancaster-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68317?
ZIP code 68317 in Bennet, NE has a population of 1,495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68317?
The median household income in ZIP 68317 is $108,056, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68317?
The median home value in ZIP 68317 is $294,100, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68317?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68317 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68317?
ZIP code 68317 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 330 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68317?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68317 are: Construction (19), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68317?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68317 decreased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 68317?
In ZIP code 68317, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.7% 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 68317?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68317 is 26.0 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 68317?
In ZIP code 68317, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68317?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68317 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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