City

Bennington, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Nebraska

👥18,360Population
💰$137,767Median HH Income▲ 81% above avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$369,900Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓67.3%College Grads▲ 74% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.6%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 4.3%Asian: 2.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White83.6%
Hispanic5.6%
Black4.3%
Asian2.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
26%
18–24
4%
25–44
31%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.05
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads67.3% ▲ 74% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma30 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,447 (13.3%)
Some College770 (7.1%)
Associates1,303 (12%)
Bachelors1,016 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree6,291 (57.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 13.3%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 57.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad13.3%
Some College7.1%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate57.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.1%Renter: 8%Tenure
Owner92.1%
Renter8.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$137,767 ▲ 81% above avg
Median Home Value$369,900 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,581/mo
Total Housing Units6,268
Vacant Units246

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
77%
About Bennington, NE

Bennington is a city in Nebraska, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,360 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.8 years.

Economically, Bennington is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $137,767 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bennington is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $369,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,581 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bennington is highly educated. 67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bennington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68007 18,360 $137,767 $369,900 $1,581 1.8% 67.3% 92.1%