City

Syracuse, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Otoe County  ·  Nebraska

👥2,871Population
💰$89,500Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$228,400Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓47.0%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic0.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
2%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads47.0% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
HS Graduate654 (31.5%)
Some College160 (7.7%)
Associates286 (13.8%)
Bachelors283 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree693 (33.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 33.4%Edu
HS Grad31.5%
Some College7.7%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate33.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,500 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$228,400 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units1,333
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Syracuse, NE

Syracuse is a city in Nebraska, located in Otoe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,871 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Syracuse is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,500 is above the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Syracuse is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Syracuse is well-educated. 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.03%).

Syracuse, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Syracuse
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68446 2,871 $89,500 $228,400 $675 3.1% 47.0% 78.5%