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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
$46,132
Median income
$158,600
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $26,163. Local economic indicators show a 11.0% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $158,600 (15% below the state average), median rent at $805 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 68450 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Johnson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 68450 ranks nationally

Tecumseh, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,132 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.2%
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 68450 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 68450 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 68450 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 68450 ranks #5 of 5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

68443 standard
Sterling, NE
Pop: 1,047
68329 standard
Cook, NE
Pop: 673
68348 standard
Elk Creek, NE
Pop: 256
68332 standard
Crab Orchard, NE
Pop: 146

Related Areas

Johnson County Tecumseh, NE Nebraska

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.

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