| ZIP Code | 68453 |
|---|---|
| City | Tobias |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Saline County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,611 ft |
| Latitude | 40.402246 |
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| Longitude | -97.339834 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31151 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.3% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.2% ▲ 68% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 59 (31.2%) |
| Some College | 23 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 44 (23.3%) |
| Bachelors | 41 (21.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 22 (11.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,333 ≈ Avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $113,500 ▼ 59% below avg ↑ 109% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 156 |
| Vacant Units | 42 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 156 |
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| Vacant | 42 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
ZIP code 68453 is located in Tobias, Nebraska, within Saline County. With a population of 233, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.7 years. Economically, 68453 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,333 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68453 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $113,500 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 109% since 2019.
The population of 68453 is primarily White (83.69%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68453 stands at 8.2%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 68453 in Tobias, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 233 residents, a median household income of $73,333, and a median home value of $113,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.