Tecumseh, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68450
Johnson County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,182
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $46,132
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tecumseh pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68450 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68450 covers 324.7 square miles in Tecumseh, Johnson County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,182 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68450 reports a modest median household income of $46,132 (40% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,163. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,600 (15% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $805; owner occupancy is 57.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Johnson County, so 68450 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 68450
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tecumseh, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68450.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 68450, Tecumseh, 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
3,182
Population
324.7
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68450?
38.9
Median Age
67.4%
Male
32.6%
Female
6.0%
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?
$46,132
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$26,163
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68450 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Tecumseh, 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)
$46,132 4th percentile higher than 4% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nebraska ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,186housing units
1,186
Total Housing Units
902
Occupied Units
284
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,600
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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 68450 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68450
Tecumseh (68450)
3,182 residents
- 68443 1,047
Sterling (68443)
1,047 residents
- 68329 673
Cook (68329)
673 residents
- 68441 302
Steinauer (68441)
302 residents
- 68348 256
Elk Creek (68348)
256 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68450 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68450 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68329
Cook (68329)
$77,614 median income
- 68348
Elk Creek (68348)
$71,597 median income
- 68443
Sterling (68443)
$67,969 median income
- 68441
Steinauer (68441)
$50,583 median income
- 68450
Tecumseh (68450)
$46,132 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68450 ranks #5 of 5 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 68450, 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 (3,182 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 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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