Syracuse, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68446
Otoe County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,690
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $90,746
- Median income Above-median income area
- $236,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Syracuse pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68446 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68446 (Syracuse, NE) fell -1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 68446 covers 261.2 square miles in Syracuse, Otoe County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,690 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68446 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,746 (18% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,917. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 1.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $236,700 (27% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 82.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $583.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Otoe County, so 68446 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 68446
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Syracuse, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68446.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68446, Syracuse, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,690
Population
261.2
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68446?
46.8
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$90,746
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$43,917
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68446 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Syracuse, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$90,746 Top 19% higher than 81% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,303housing units
1,303
Total Housing Units
1,215
Occupied Units
88
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,700
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$583
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 90 business establishments in ZIP 68446, employing approximately 811 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,975,000.
90
Businesses
811
Employees
$39.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 17.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.3% |
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 68446 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68446
Syracuse (68446)
2,690 residents
- 68454 625
Unadilla (68454)
625 residents
- 68307 515
Avoca (68307)
515 residents
- 68346 493
Dunbar (68346)
493 residents
- 68448 399
Talmage (68448)
399 residents
- 68417 292
Otoe (68417)
292 residents
- 68324 174
Burr (68324)
174 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68446 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68446 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68346
Dunbar (68346)
$91,591 median income
- 68446
Syracuse (68446)
$90,746 median income
- 68454
Unadilla (68454)
$84,375 median income
- 68324
Burr (68324)
$83,665 median income
- 68448
Talmage (68448)
$74,500 median income
- 68417
Otoe (68417)
$68,250 median income
- 68307
Avoca (68307)
$61,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68446 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68446, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,690 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 68446 in?
ZIP code 68446 (Syracuse) 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 68446?
ZIP code 68446 in Syracuse, NE has a population of 2,690 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68446?
The median household income in ZIP 68446 is $90,746, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68446?
The median home value in ZIP 68446 is $236,700, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68446?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68446 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68446?
ZIP code 68446 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 811 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68446?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68446 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (16), Finance and insurance (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68446?
In ZIP code 68446, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68446?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68446 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68446?
In ZIP code 68446, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68446?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68446 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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