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ZIP Code 68142
Bennington, NE, Douglas County
Population
4,505
Land area
20.1sq mi
People per sq mi
224
City
Bennington
ZIP 68142 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 68142 at a glance
- ZIP 68142 (Bennington) is about 8.7 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $109,142 a year, 43% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $340,900 (43% above Nebraska) and median rent is $2,096 a month.
Local data for ZIP 68142
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 68142, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,142
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$340,900
Prices +26.1% in a year
Median rent
$2,096/mo
Homeownership
95.9%
Bachelor's or higher
51.6%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
22.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
71
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
605
$37.13M annual payroll
PPP loans
$4.91M
130 loans
Campaign donations
$48.08K
27% D, 8% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 68142, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,052
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
875
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 15°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 68142, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 68142
ZIP codes near 68142
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 68122Omaha | 2.9 mi | 17.6 |
| 68007Washington | 4.5 mi | 37.7 |
| 68164Omaha | 5 mi | 8.8 |
| 68152Fort Calhoun | 5.4 mi | 13.4 |
| 68068Washington | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| 68134Omaha | 5.9 mi | 8.2 |
| 68116Omaha | 6.1 mi | 8.5 |
| 68104Omaha | 7.6 mi | 6.6 |
| 68112Fort Calhoun | 7.8 mi | 18.1 |
| 68023Fort Calhoun | 7.8 mi | 40 |
| 68154Omaha | 7.8 mi | 6.8 |
| 68010Boys Town | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 68142?
- ZIP code 68142 is in Bennington, NE (Douglas County).
- What county is ZIP code 68142 in?
- ZIP code 68142 is mostly in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- How many people live in ZIP code 68142?
- About 4,505 people live in the 68142 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.