ZIP 68007 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Bennington city, NE (68007)

Median Income

$137,767

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,172

Wealth inflow

Population

18,360

Unemployment

1.8%

1.9pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,172 for ZIP 68007 (Bennington city, NE) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

1.8%-52% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.6%-40% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

1.8%-84% vs US avg

270

Establishments

1,458

Employees

~5 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.3%
Construction7.1%
Manufacturing7.3%
Wholesale trade2.0%
Retail trade8.4%
Transportation, utilities6.1%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate16.6%
Professional, scientific, management10.4%
Education, health care, social29.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.1%
Other services2.5%
Public administration2.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 68007 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 38.4%, median income fell 3.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.0%.

Median Income

$137,767

+83% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate