Beemer, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68716
Cuming County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,011
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,833
- Median income Near-median income area
- $132,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Beemer pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68716 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68716 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beemer, Cuming County, Nebraska, home to just 1,011 residents across 155.5 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68716 reports a modest median household income of $65,833 (14% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,130. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $132,100 (29% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $663; owner occupancy is 67.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Cuming County, so 68716 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 68716
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beemer, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68716.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 68716, Beemer, 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
1,011
Population
155.5
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68716?
41.5
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
4.5%
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?
$65,833
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$37,130
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68716 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Beemer, 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)
$65,833 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nebraska ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
410housing units
410
Total Housing Units
398
Occupied Units
12
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,100
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$663
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 68716, employing approximately 168 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,329,000.
26
Businesses
168
Employees
$9.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 19.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.5% |
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 68716 vs 68791 →
ZIP 68716 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68788
West Point (68788)
4,898 residents
- 68791 1,800
Wisner (68791)
1,800 residents
- 68716 1,011
Beemer (68716)
1,011 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68716 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68716 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68788
West Point (68788)
$69,867 median income
- 68791
Wisner (68791)
$69,018 median income
- 68716
Beemer (68716)
$65,833 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68716 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68716, 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 (1,011 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 68716 in?
ZIP code 68716 (Beemer) is located in Cuming County, Nebraska. Cuming County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cuming-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68716?
ZIP code 68716 in Beemer, NE has a population of 1,011 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68716?
The median household income in ZIP 68716 is $65,833, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68716?
The median home value in ZIP 68716 is $132,100, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68716?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68716 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68716?
ZIP code 68716 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68716?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68716 are: Retail trade (5), Wholesale trade (4), Finance and insurance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68716?
In ZIP code 68716, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 68716?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68716 is 22.0 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 68716?
In ZIP code 68716, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68716?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68716 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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