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Otoe County
Otoe, NE
68417
68417 ZIP Code — Otoe, NE
Otoe County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68417 is located in
Otoe ,
Nebraska ,
within Otoe County .
It covers approximately 22.91 square miles and serves a population of
364 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 531 .
About ZIP code 68417
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 $53,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 68417 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.
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City
Status
Otoe
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
364
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
131
Geography
Land area
22.91 sq mi
Water area
0.14 sq mi
Latitude
40.7406
Longitude
-96.0927
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
531
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
38.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
33.1%
35.2%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
22.3%
22.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.0%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$1,045
Median monthly rent
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 125 34.3% 18 and over 239 65.7% 65 and over 43 11.8% Median age 33.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 363 99.7% Two or more races 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
38.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
33.1%
35.2%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
22.3%
22.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.0%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.0% $10k–$15k 5.9% $15k–$25k 10.1% $25k–$35k 20.2% $35k–$50k 11.8% $50k–$75k 1.7% $75k–$100k 9.2% $100k–$150k 21.0% $150k–$200k 10.1% $200k+ 5.0% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $53,100 Median rent / month $1,045 Owner occupied 83.2% Renter occupied 16.8% Vacant 22.2% Single-family detached 96.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.3% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.11
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 7.8% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 12.4% 1970–1979 2.6% 1960–1969 1.3% 1950–1959 3.3% 1940–1949 2.0% 1939 or earlier 70.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.9% 2 bedrooms 40.5% 3 bedrooms 33.3% 4 bedrooms 20.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.4% 1 vehicle 16.0% 2 vehicles 43.7% 3 or more 31.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.8% Electricity 21.8% Propane / LP gas 53.8% Wood 13.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 57 47.9% Cohabiting couple 19 16.0% Male householder, no spouse 6 5.0% Female householder, no spouse 37 31.1% Households with children under 18 49 41.2% Households with seniors (65+) 35 29.4% Average household size 3.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.6% 27.0% Married 63.9% 41.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.1% 17.6% Divorced 15.5% 14.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.6%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Graduate / professional
0.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.4% Bachelor's or higher 8.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 10.3% Kindergarten 6 6.2% Elementary school 63 64.9% High school 16 16.5% College / grad school 2 2.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
22.8%
Education & healthcare
9.3%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Professional & management
2.5%
Public administration
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.5% Service 28.4% Sales & office 15.4% Natural resources & construction 19.8% Production & transportation 17.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.8% Government 12.3% Self-employed 9.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.2% Carpool 17.8% Public transit 0.6% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
21.1%
Female-led households
48.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 27.7% Retirement income 13.4% Supplemental Security 0.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 16.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.9% High blood pressure 32.9% High cholesterol 33.9% Diabetes 9.8% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 8.1% Arthritis 26.8% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 5.8% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.1% Binge drinking 20.2% No physical activity 22.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.7% Depression 16.5% Fair or poor health 10.6% Poor mental health 10.7% Poor physical health 8.5% No health insurance 12.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.4% Visited dentist 65.8% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 9.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 18 7.5%
Disability % Any disability 23.4% Under 18 7.2% 18–64 years 24.5% 65 and over 65.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.4% Public insurance 39.6% No insurance 10.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 325 89.3% 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) 362 99.5% Born in same state 344 94.5% Born in different state 257 70.6% Foreign born 18 4.9% Naturalized citizen 2 0.5% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 25 6.9% Arab 25 6.9% French 19 5.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 11 3% English 6 1.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.7% Internet access 89.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68417
What city is ZIP code 68417 in?
ZIP code 68417 is primarily assigned to Otoe, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68417 in?
ZIP code 68417 falls within Otoe County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68417 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 68417 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68417?
28% of residents in ZIP code 68417 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68417?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 68417 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 68417 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 68417 in?
ZIP code 68417 observes the CST timezone.
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