68033 ZIP Code — Ithaca, NE

Saunders County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68033 is located in Ithaca, Nebraska, within Saunders County. It covers approximately 29.45 square miles and serves a population of 273 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68033

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 $198,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,417. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68033 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

273

population

29.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68033 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68033

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68033. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ithaca	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68066 Wahoo (5.2 mi) 68041 Mead (7.6 mi) 68073 Yutan (7.8 mi) 68003 Ashland (8.1 mi) 68017 Ceresco (8.9 mi) 68069 Waterloo (11.4 mi) 68018 Colon (12 mi) 68366 Greenwood (13.2 mi) 68462 Waverly (13.5 mi) 68040 Malmo (14.3 mi) 68070 Weston (14.7 mi) 68028 Gretna (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	273
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	29.45 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.1541
Longitude	-96.5231
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	33.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	28.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

273

Population

People per sq mi

58.2

Median age

$60,417

Median household income

$37,310

Per capita income

$198,400

Median home value

$890

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

123

Housing units

30.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	16.5%
18 and over	228	83.5%
65 and over	92	33.7%
Median age	58.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	269	98.5%
Two or more races	4	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	33.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	28.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$60,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 24.3%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

$300k–$500k 41.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,400
Median rent / month	$890
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	98.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	36.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	63.8%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	38.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	49.2%
Propane / LP gas	40.5%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	79	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	27	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	16	12.7%
Households with children under 18	32	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	46.8%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	6.0%
Married	56.2%	77.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	12.0%
Divorced	5.2%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 15.9%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	30.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	32.7%
High school	29	52.7%
College / grad school	6	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 24.3%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Retail trade 11.8%

Wholesale trade 10.4%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Professional & management 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Construction 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.8%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	4.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.7%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	27.9%
High cholesterol	27.7%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	21.4%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	24.7%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.3%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	9.3%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.6%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	26.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.7%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	273	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	267	97.8%
Born in same state	267	97.8%
Born in different state	228	83.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	2.2%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	11%
Italian	17	6.2%
English	10	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	5	1.8%
Arab	5	1.8%
Polish	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68033

What city is ZIP code 68033 in?

ZIP code 68033 is primarily assigned to Ithaca, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68033 in?

ZIP code 68033 falls within Saunders County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68033 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 68033 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 68033 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 68033 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68033 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 68033 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 68033 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 68033 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 68033 in?

ZIP code 68033 observes the CST timezone.