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Panama, NE
Village in Lancaster County, Nebraska. ZIP codes: 68419.
Population
232
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
817
ZIP codes
1
Panama and its ZIP codes
Panama at a glance
- Panama is about 32 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Panama, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Panama.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,528
176,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $8,185 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Panama, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,041
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
753
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Panama, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Panama
1 in or overlapping Panama. Population shown
Cities near Panama
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BennetVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| DouglasVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| HickmanCity | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| FirthVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| RocaVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| PalmyraVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| CheneyCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| AdamsVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Woodland HillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| SterlingVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| BurrVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| CortlandVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| SpragueVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| MartellCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| WaltonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Panama, NE in?
- Panama is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- What ZIP codes are in Panama, NE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Panama include 68419.
- What is the population of Panama, NE?
- About 232 people live in Panama, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Panama?
- Nearby places include Bennet (5.7 mi), Douglas (6.5 mi), Hickman (6.5 mi), Firth (6.7 mi), Roca (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023