68450 ZIP Code — Tecumseh, NE

Johnson County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68450 is located in Tecumseh, Nebraska, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 132.44 square miles and serves a population of 3,173 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68450

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $54,333. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68450 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,173

population

132.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68450 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68450

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68450. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tecumseh	Acceptable
Tecumseh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68348 Elk Creek (6.7 mi) 68332 Crab Orchard (7.8 mi) 68443 Sterling (9.2 mi) 68329 Cook (12.5 mi) 68447 Table Rock (14.3 mi) 68357 Filley (15.6 mi) 68344 Douglas (16.5 mi) 68378 Johnson (17 mi) 68301 Adams (17.9 mi) 68323 Burchard (18.6 mi) 68305 Auburn (19.2 mi) 68379 Julian (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,173
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	132.44 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	40.3493
Longitude	-96.2649
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.8%	50.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	30.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	16.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,173

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$54,333

Median household income

$24,316

Per capita income

$115,400

Median home value

$818

Median monthly rent

64.1%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

810

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

123

10–14

15–19

151

20–24

339

25–34

177

363

35–44

190

254

45–54

133

140

55–59

142

60–64

186

65–74

110

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	493	15.5%
18 and over	2,680	84.5%
65 and over	522	16.5%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.4%

Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

Other race 7.4%

Black or African American 7.4%

Two or more races 6.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,308	64.4%
Hispanic or Latino	413	11.5%
Other race	266	7.4%
Black or African American	264	7.4%
Two or more races	220	6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	79	2.2%
Asian	36	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.8%	50.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	30.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	16.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 25.1%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	25.1%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$54,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.6%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,400
Median rent / month	$818
Owner occupied	64.1%
Renter occupied	35.9%
Vacant	19.3%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	44.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.0%
Electricity	28.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	473	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	46	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	187	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	214	23.3%
Households with children under 18	254	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	291	31.6%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	26.0%
Married	39.3%	53.6%
Separated	1.8%	1.0%
Widowed	1.9%	12.6%
Divorced	14.2%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	7.2%
Kindergarten	18	3.6%
Elementary school	204	40.6%
High school	191	38.0%
College / grad school	54	10.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Public administration 17.6%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Retail trade 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Construction 8.2%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Professional & management 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Other services 1.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.8%
Government	30.4%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	7.9%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 22.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	22.9%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	14.8%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.3%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	175	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	54.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,069	96.7%
Spanish	164	5.3%
Other Indo-European	138	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	26	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,027	95.4%
Born in same state	2,935	92.5%
Born in different state	2,034	64.1%
Foreign born	92	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	146	4.6%
Not a US citizen	37	25.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	215	6.8%
French	206	6.5%
Arab	121	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	58	1.8%
Dutch	23	0.7%
Polish	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.0%
Internet access	89.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68450

What city is ZIP code 68450 in?

ZIP code 68450 is primarily assigned to Tecumseh, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68450 in?

ZIP code 68450 falls within Johnson County, Nebraska.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68450?

The median home value in ZIP code 68450 is $115,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 68450?

ZIP code 68450 has an estimated population of 3,173 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68450?

The median household income in ZIP code 68450 is $54,333, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68450 in?

ZIP code 68450 observes the CST timezone.