City

Odessa, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Buffalo County  ·  Nebraska

👥116Population
💰$36,875Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂56.6Median Age
🏠$126,400Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
14%
65+
28%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate38 (43.2%)
Some College10 (11.4%)
Associates7 (8%)
Bachelors24 (27.3%)
Graduate Degree9 (10.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 27.3%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
HS Grad43.2%
Some College11.4%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors27.3%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
62%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,875 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$126,400 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
39%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
73%
30–45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
69%
About Odessa, NE

Odessa is a city in Nebraska, located in Buffalo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 116 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.6 years.

Economically, Odessa is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,875 is well below the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Odessa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Odessa is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Odessa, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Odessa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68861 116 $36,875 $126,400 0.0% 37.5% 82.4%