Dunbar, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68346

Otoe County, Nebraska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

493
4/sq mi
$91,591
Median income
$116,700
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dunbar pairs an upper-quartile household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68346 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68346 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 140.9 square miles in Dunbar, Otoe County, Nebraska. The area is home to 493 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68346 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68346 sits at $91,591 (20% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $47,195. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 12.2%. On housing, the median home value is $116,700 (38% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68346 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Otoe County, so you can benchmark 68346 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68346, Dunbar, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

493

Population

140.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68346?

47.2

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$91,591

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$47,195

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68346 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$91,591 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

202

Total Housing Units

202

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$116,700

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 68346, employing approximately 32 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,703,000.

10

Businesses

32

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 30.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 30.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 68346 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68346 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68346 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68346 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68382 Lorton, NE 41 4.6 mi
68448 Talmage, NE 399 7.8 mi
68417 Otoe, NE 292 5.9 mi
68446 Syracuse, NE 2,690 7.7 mi
68410 Nebraska City, NE 8,716 7.8 mi
68307 Avoca, NE 515 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68346 in?
ZIP code 68346 (Dunbar) is located in Otoe County, Nebraska. Otoe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/otoe-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68346?
ZIP code 68346 in Dunbar, NE has a population of 493 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68346?
The median household income in ZIP 68346 is $91,591, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68346?
The median home value in ZIP 68346 is $116,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68346?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68346 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68346?
ZIP code 68346 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 32 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68346?
In ZIP code 68346, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68346?
In ZIP code 68346, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68346?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68346 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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