| ZIP Code | 68007 |
|---|---|
| City | Bennington |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Douglas County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,222 ft |
| Latitude | 41.37344 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.184378 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.05 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 67.3% ▲ 74% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 64% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 30 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,447 (13.3%) |
| Some College | 770 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 1,303 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 1,016 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,291 (57.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $137,767 ▲ 81% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $369,900 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,581/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,268 |
| Vacant Units | 246 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,268 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 246 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.05 |
ZIP code 68007 is located in Bennington, Nebraska, within Douglas County. With a population of 18,360, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.8 years. Economically, 68007 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $137,767 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68007 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $369,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,581 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 68007 is primarily White (83.56%). Residents are highly educated — 67.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68007 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 68007 in Bennington, NE is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,360 residents, a median household income of $137,767, and a median home value of $369,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.