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Barneston, NE
Village in Gage County, Nebraska. ZIP codes: 68309.
Population
117
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
479
ZIP codes
1
Barneston and its ZIP codes
Barneston at a glance
- Barneston is about 19 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Barneston, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gage County. PPP loans are for Barneston.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,760
8,780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $8,250 per person
PPP loans
$11.5K
1 loan, 1 job reported
Environment and hazard risk
Barneston, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
656
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
56
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
33.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barneston, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Barneston
1 in or overlapping Barneston. Population shown
Cities near Barneston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LibertyVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Oketo, KSCity | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
| WymoreCity | 7.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Blue SpringsCity | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| HolmesvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| OdellVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Summerfield, KSCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Herkimer, KSCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| BurchardVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| VirginiaVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Marysville, KSCity | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| Home, KSCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| Beattie, KSCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Bremen, KSCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| LewistonVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| FilleyVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barneston, NE in?
- Barneston is in Gage County, Nebraska.
- What ZIP codes are in Barneston, NE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Barneston include 68309.
- What is the population of Barneston, NE?
- About 117 people live in Barneston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barneston?
- Nearby places include Liberty (5.4 mi), Oketo, KS (6.1 mi), Wymore (7.1 mi), Blue Springs (7.9 mi), Holmesville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023