| ZIP Code | 68450 |
|---|---|
| City | Tecumseh |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Area Code | 402/531 |
| Elevation | 1,169 ft |
| Latitude | 40.355234 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.226201 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 61% below avg |
| College Grads | 26.5% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 792 (40%) |
| Some College | 423 (21.3%) |
| Associates | 204 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 202 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 323 (16.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $47,157 ▼ 38% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,000 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $800/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,140 |
| Vacant Units | 201 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,140 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 201 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 68450 is located in Tecumseh, Nebraska, within Johnson County. With a population of 3,111, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 68450 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,157 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68450 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $118,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $800 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.1%) and renters (40.9%). Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 68450 is majority White (66.76%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has declined by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68450 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 68450 in Tecumseh, NE is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 3,111 residents, a median household income of $47,157, and a median home value of $118,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.