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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
$90,746
Median income
$236,700
Median home value
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $43,917. Local economic indicators show a 5.9% poverty rate alongside 1.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $236,700 (27% above the state average); renters pay a median of $583 monthly, and 82.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Otoe County, letting you compare 68446 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 68446?

46.8

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$43,917

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68446 ranks nationally

Syracuse, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,746 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,303

Total Housing Units

1,215

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.8%
Renter 17.2%

$236,700

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68446 vs 68454 →

ZIP 68446 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 68446 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 68446 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 68446 ranks #2 of 7 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
68454 Unadilla, NE 625 6.5 mi
68346 Dunbar, NE 493 7.7 mi
68417 Otoe, NE 292 7.3 mi
68307 Avoca, NE 515 9.7 mi
68324 Burr, NE 174 8.9 mi
68448 Talmage, NE 399 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Otoe County

68410 standard
Nebraska City, NE
Pop: 8,716
68418 standard
Palmyra, NE
Pop: 1,070
68454 standard
Unadilla, NE
Pop: 625
68346 standard
Dunbar, NE
Pop: 493
68344 standard
Douglas, NE
Pop: 441
68448 standard
Talmage, NE
Pop: 399

Related Areas

Otoe County Syracuse, NE Nebraska

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.