ZIP Code 68450

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Tecumseh · Johnson County · Nebraska

Population
3,182

10/sq mi

Median income
$46,132

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,600

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.2%

Median age 38.9

Land area
324.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 68450 in Tecumseh, Nebraska has a population of 3,182. The median household income is $46,132, which is 40% below the national average. Median home value is $158,600, 43% below the US average. 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 68450 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 324.7 square miles in Tecumseh, Johnson County, Nebraska. The area is home to 3,182 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 68450 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68450 sits at $46,132 (40% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $26,163. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $158,600 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $805 per month, and 57.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68450 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 68450 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 68450

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68450.

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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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68450, Tecumseh, 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

3,182

Population

324.7

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 68450?

38.9

Median Age

67.4%

Male

32.6%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.5%
African American 7.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%

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?

$46,132

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$26,163

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,186

Total Housing Units

902

Occupied Units

284

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.2%
Renter 42.8%

$158,600

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$805

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 68450, employing approximately 609 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,752,000.

67

Businesses

609

Employees

$26.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 22.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 11.9%
Finance and insurance 7 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 7 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 5 7.5%
Construction 4 6.0%
Wholesale trade 4 6.0%
Manufacturing 3 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.5%

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 68450 vs 68348 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
68348 Elk Creek, NE 256 6.0 mi
68441 Steinauer, NE 302 9.4 mi
68329 Cook, NE 673 10.4 mi
68443 Sterling, NE 1,047 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68450 in?
ZIP code 68450 (Tecumseh) is located in Johnson County, Nebraska. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68450?
ZIP code 68450 in Tecumseh, NE has a population of 3,182 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68450?
The median household income in ZIP 68450 is $46,132, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68450?
The median home value in ZIP 68450 is $158,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68450?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68450 is White at 67.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68450?
ZIP code 68450 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 609 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68450?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68450 are: Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (8), Finance and insurance (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68450?
In ZIP code 68450, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 68450?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68450 is 24.2 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 68450?
In ZIP code 68450, approximately 57.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68450?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68450 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Tecumseh, NE

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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