| ZIP Code | 68410 |
|---|---|
| City | Nebraska City |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Otoe County |
| Area Code | 402/531 |
| Elevation | 1,055 ft |
| Latitude | 40.635824 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.883774 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31131 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 11.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 77% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 140 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,698 (31%) |
| Some College | 830 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 641 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 637 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,528 (27.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,217 ≈ Avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $167,100 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $911/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,781 |
| Vacant Units | 350 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,781 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 350 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 68410 is located in Nebraska City, Nebraska, within Otoe County. With a population of 8,946, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 68410 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,217 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68410 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $167,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $911 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 68410 is primarily White (82.60%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.5%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68410 stands at 1.1%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 68410 in Nebraska City, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,946 residents, a median household income of $74,217, and a median home value of $167,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.