ZIP Code 68310 - Beatrice Nebraska
Overview
ZIP Code 68310 is located in Beatrice Nebraska. Portions of 68310 are also in Holmesville and Rockford Township and Midland Township (Gage County) and Riverside Township (Gage County) and Lincoln Township (Gage County) and Logan Township (Gage County) and Blakely Township and Elm Township (Gage County) and Sherman Township (Gage County) and Sicily Township and Filley Township and Holt Township. 68310 is entirely within Gage County. Regionally, 68310 is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.
ZIP Code 68310 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Beatrice |
| Primary County | Gage County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 14,232 |
| Area Code(s) | 402 / 531 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 68310 Map
68310 Demographics
68310 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Nebraska based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 68310 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 68310 is White. The current unemployment level in 68310 is 3%.
| Population | 14,232 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.45% |
| Population Density | 68 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,029 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,701 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $337,200 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.31% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 85.1% |
68310 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,656 | 95.31% |
| Black | 117 | 0.82% |
| Hispanic | 392 | 2.74% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68310 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,788 | 88.51% |
| Black | 25 | 1.24% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 8.32% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.84% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.15% |
68310 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 810 | 8.6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,494 | 15.86% |
| High School Diploma | 3,429 | 36.41% |
| No High School Diploma | 293 | 3.11% |
| GED or Alternate | 416 | 4.42% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,343 | 14.26% |
| Associates Degree | 1,029 | 10.93% |
| Masters Degree | 474 | 5.03% |
| Professional Degree | 99 | 1.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 31 | 0.33% |
68310 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.24967957, -96.7495575 |
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| Region | Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Beatrice, NE |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 209 Square Miles |
68310 Schools
| School Districts in 68310 |
68310 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47i - Loess and Glacial Drift Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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