The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68317 sells for about $445,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,163 a month.
ZIP 68317 — Bennet
The housing market in 68317 is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking suburban living near Lincoln. Prices have shown consistent year-over-year growth, supported by a high median household income and a stable local economy. Current conditions favor sellers, though the limited volume of sales makes the market sensitive to individual property listings.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a quiet, small-town environment within a reasonable driving distance of Lincoln's employment and service hubs.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.8% · poverty 3.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68317, Lancaster County NE
The area is served by the Palmyra District OR 1, which is generally regarded as a stable, small-town school system.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is generally low in the upland areas of Bennet.
Bennet is experiencing steady residential growth as a bedroom community for the Lincoln metropolitan area, with infrastructure focused on supporting suburban expansion.
Property taxes are assessed by Lancaster County based on market value; the rate includes local school district levies and county-wide services.
Commuters typically drive approximately 20-25 minutes to reach the Lincoln employment core via Nebraska Highway 2.
Local amenities include small community parks and proximity to larger outdoor recreation areas in Lancaster County, with limited retail options within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is limited, primarily consisting of single-family homes with low vacancy pressure due to the small inventory.
The economy is heavily tied to the Lincoln metropolitan area, with residents commuting for employment in government, education, and healthcare sectors.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with Nebraska Highway 2 serving as the main arterial connection to Lincoln.
Development is characterized by low-density residential expansion on the periphery of the existing town footprint.
Lancaster County Assessor maintains property valuations for tax purposes, with annual adjustments based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Palmyra District OR 1 school taxes and standard county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including hail and wind events common in Nebraska.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.19.4 mi
- Lost In Fun!4.510.2 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Lincoln3.911.6 mi
- Star City Shores4.310.8 mi
- Escape Lincoln4.814 mi
- Memorial Stadium4.814.2 mi
- Pinnacle Bank Arena4.614.4 mi
- Roca Berry Farm4.58.4 mi
- Sandhills Global Event Center4.313.3 mi
- Lied Center for Performing Arts4.814 mi
- Lincoln Children's Zoo4.712.3 mi
- SouthPointe Pavilions4.49.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.19.4 mi
- Wilderness Park4.612.4 mi
- Holmes Lake Park4.79.4 mi
- Nebraska Wesleyan University4.713.4 mi
- Museum of American Speed4.914.9 mi
- Lincoln Children's Museum4.713.8 mi
- International Quilt Museum4.713.5 mi
- University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall4.714.1 mi
- Sunken Gardens4.812.5 mi
- Wilderness Park4.612.4 mi
- Holmes Lake Park4.79.4 mi
- Densmore Park4.511.2 mi
- Holmes Lake Park4.79.7 mi
- Woodland Hills Golf Course4.57.4 mi
- The Lodge Restaurant at Wilderness Ridge4.49.9 mi
- Hidden Valley Golf Course4.25.5 mi
- Holmes Lake Park Golf Course4.29.3 mi
- Mahoney Golf Course4.312.8 mi
- Gateway Mall4.211.7 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.49.3 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.49.6 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.412.1 mi
- SouthPointe Pavilions4.49.8 mi
- Lincoln Airport4.217.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local green space serving the immediate residential area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.