68410 ZIP Code — Nebraska City, NE
Otoe County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68410 is located in Nebraska City, Nebraska, within Otoe County. It covers approximately 143.26 square miles and serves a population of 8,795 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68410
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 $158,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $66,730. 35% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,795
population
143.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68410 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68410
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68410. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Nebraska City | Acceptable |
| Nebraska City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68382 Lorton (9.6 mi)
68346 Dunbar (9.9 mi)
68448 Talmage (10 mi)
68455 Union (10.6 mi)
51654 Thurman (10.8 mi)
68421 Peru (11.9 mi)
68379 Julian (13.4 mi)
68417 Otoe (13.7 mi)
51640 Hamburg (14.5 mi)
51652 Sidney (14.9 mi)
68413 Nehawka (15.4 mi)
68446 Syracuse (15.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,795 |
| Population density | 61 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 131 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 143.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6535 |
| Longitude | -95.8585 |
| 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 | 42.7% | 38.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 35.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.7% | 22.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
8,795
Population
61
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$66,730
Median household income
$33,399
Per capita income
$158,200
Median home value
$900
Median monthly rent
71.9%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
2,744
Housing units
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
242
Under 5
223
273
5–9
253
441
10–14
408
239
15–19
221
391
20–24
362
421
25–34
390
565
35–44
523
564
45–54
521
206
55–59
190
382
60–64
353
495
65–74
457
223
75–84
207
127
85+
118
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,181 | 24.8% |
| 18 and over | 6,614 | 75.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,627 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.9%
Hispanic or Latino
11.1%
Two or more races
6.8%
Other race
6.6%
Black or African American
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,312 | 73.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,101 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 677 | 6.8% |
| Other race | 658 | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.7% | 38.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 35.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.7% | 22.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
14.0%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $66,730 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.0%
$50k–$100k
16.5%
$100k–$150k
23.0%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k–$300k
21.6%
$300k–$500k
17.6%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,200 |
| Median rent / month | $900 |
| Owner occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter occupied | 28.1% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 82.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.2% |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% |
| 3 or more | 29.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.4% |
| Electricity | 31.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.2% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,618 | 47.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 248 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 619 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 898 | 26.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,011 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,120 | 33.1% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 23.3% |
| Married | 49.1% | 51.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
33.3%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 182 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 44 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,153 | 49.1% |
| High school | 451 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 519 | 22.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.3%
Transportation & utilities
11.3%
Agriculture & mining
6.0%
Professional & management
6.0%
Retail trade
5.4%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Public administration
3.4%
Construction
3.1%
Other services
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.2% |
| Service | 20.2% |
| Sales & office | 15.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 20.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.4% |
| Government | 20.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.4% |
| Carpool | 19.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 4.0% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
16.0%
Under 18 years
18.9%
18 and over
15.0%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
63.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.8% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.3% |
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 27.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 11.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 60.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 636 | 9.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 40.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.8% |
| Public insurance | 31.0% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,330 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 474 | 5.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 435 | 5.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,796 | 88.6% |
| Born in same state | 7,770 | 88.3% |
| Born in different state | 5,801 | 66.0% |
| Foreign born | 26 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 999 | 11.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 158 | 15.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,113 | 12.7% |
| French | 670 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 462 | 5.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 220 | 2.5% |
| Polish | 94 | 1.1% |
| English | 64 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68410
What city is ZIP code 68410 in?
ZIP code 68410 is primarily assigned to Nebraska City, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68410 in?
ZIP code 68410 falls within Otoe County, Nebraska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68410?
16% of residents in ZIP code 68410 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 68410 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 68410 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68410?
The median home value in ZIP code 68410 is $158,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 68410?
ZIP code 68410 has an estimated population of 8,795 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68410 in?
ZIP code 68410 observes the CST timezone.