City

Bennet, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Lancaster County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,963Population
💰$106,071Median HH Income▲ 39% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$274,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓63.9%College Grads▲ 65% above avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.5%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.8%
Asian0.7%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads63.9% ▲ 65% above avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
HS Graduate234 (17.4%)
Some College127 (9.4%)
Associates126 (9.3%)
Bachelors231 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree630 (46.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.4%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 17.1%Graduate: 46.7%Edu
HS Grad17.4%
Some College9.4%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors17.1%
Graduate46.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.7%Renter: 7.3%Tenure
Owner92.7%
Renter7.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,071 ▲ 39% above avg
Median Home Value$274,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,277/mo
Total Housing Units792
Vacant Units14

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
70%
About Bennet, NE

Bennet is a city in Nebraska, located in Lancaster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,963 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Bennet is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,071 is above the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bennet is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $274,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,277 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bennet is highly educated. 63.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.58%).

Bennet, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Bennet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68317 1,963 $106,071 $274,800 $1,277 1.1% 63.9% 92.7%