68418 ZIP Code — Palmyra, NE

Otoe County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68418 is located in Palmyra, Nebraska, within Otoe County. It covers approximately 68.62 square miles and serves a population of 1,328 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68418

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 $202,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,080. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 30% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68418 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,328
population
68.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68418 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68418

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City Status
Palmyra Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68454 Unadilla (5.5 mi) 68317 Bennet (6.7 mi) 68347 Eagle (7.6 mi) 68461 Walton (7.7 mi) 68344 Douglas (9 mi) 68520 Lincoln (9.6 mi) 68526 Lincoln (10 mi) 68349 Elmwood (10.3 mi) 68372 Hickman (12.3 mi) 68527 Lincoln (12.5 mi) 68446 Syracuse (12.8 mi) 68516 Lincoln (13.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,328
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 131
Geography
Land area 68.62 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 40.6969
Longitude -96.3974
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 23.5% 38.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 43.9% 35.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 26.9% 22.3% 22.0%
Over $200k 5.8% 4.0% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,328
Population
19
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$81,080
Median household income
$41,654
Per capita income
$202,000
Median home value
$1,096
Median monthly rent
89.3%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
499
Housing units
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
71
Under 5
62
68
5–9
60
33
10–14
29
33
15–19
28
17
20–24
14
110
25–34
96
120
35–44
104
61
45–54
53
31
55–59
27
67
60–64
59
80
65–74
69
16
75–84
14
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1836227.3%
18 and over96672.7%
65 and over18513.9%
Median age37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%
Two or more races 7%
Asian 1%
GroupCount%
White1,22292%
Two or more races937%
Asian131%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 23.5% 38.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 43.9% 35.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 26.9% 22.3% 22.0%
Over $200k 5.8% 4.0% 5.2%
$10k–$15k 1.0%
$15k–$25k 2.9%
$25k–$35k 10.9%
$35k–$50k 12.8%
$50k–$75k 14.3%
$75k–$100k 16.4%
$100k–$150k 26.2%
$150k–$200k 11.9%
$200k+ 3.6%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k1.0%
$15k–$25k2.9%
$25k–$35k10.9%
$35k–$50k12.8%
$50k–$75k14.3%
$75k–$100k16.4%
$100k–$150k26.2%
$150k–$200k11.9%
$200k+3.6%
Median income$81,080

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%
$50k–$100k 12.4%
$100k–$150k 16.9%
$150k–$200k 18.6%
$200k–$300k 23.6%
$300k–$500k 27.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$202,000
Median rent / month$1,096
Owner occupied89.3%
Renter occupied10.7%
Vacant5.8%
Single-family detached97.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.0%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)2.53

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.9%
2010–201912.3%
2000–200912.4%
1990–19996.7%
1980–19895.9%
1970–19798.8%
1960–19696.7%
1950–19595.4%
1940–19494.9%
1939 or earlier36.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.3%
2 bedrooms24.3%
3 bedrooms35.0%
4 bedrooms32.4%
5+ bedrooms2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle14.9%
2 vehicles45.3%
3 or more39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas44.9%
Electricity35.8%
Propane / LP gas15.7%
Fuel oil2.1%
Wood1.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family31660.4%
Cohabiting couple203.8%
Male householder, no spouse8816.8%
Female householder, no spouse9918.9%
Households with children under 1819737.7%
Households with seniors (65+)14026.8%
Average household size2.54

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.7%10.9%
Married61.6%66.4%
Separated1.5%0.4%
Widowed1.3%6.3%
Divorced13.8%16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 6.4%
HS graduate 23.2%
Some college, no degree 33.6%
Associate's degree 15.8%
Bachelor's degree 17.0%
Graduate / professional 3.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.3%
Bachelor's or higher20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool227.1%
Kindergarten237.5%
Elementary school16653.9%
High school4514.6%
College / grad school5216.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%
Finance & real estate 12.5%
Professional & management 10.0%
Construction 9.1%
Public administration 8.4%
Transportation & utilities 8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%
Retail trade 6.8%
Manufacturing 6.5%
Other services 3.0%
Information 1.4%
Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.7%
Service19.9%
Sales & office18.8%
Natural resources & construction14.2%
Production & transportation8.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.8%
Government25.9%
Self-employed3.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.5%
Carpool4.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.0%
Work from home8.5%
Other means0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)28.1

Poverty

All people 3.5%
Under 18 years 5.5%
18 and over 2.7%
Married-couple families 2.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.2%
Retirement income31.4%
Supplemental Security1.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.1%
High blood pressure29.3%
High cholesterol31.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Heart disease5.4%
Stroke2.4%
Asthma8.2%
Arthritis23.7%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease4.9%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.5%
Binge drinking21.8%
No physical activity20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.6%
Depression17.1%
Fair or poor health9.4%
Poor mental health11.1%
Poor physical health7.8%
No health insurance11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.4%
Visited dentist67.0%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss8.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans868.9%
Disability%
Any disability9.5%
Under 181.4%
18–64 years7.3%
65 and over34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance81.1%
Public insurance26.8%
No insurance2.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,19590.0%
Spanish50.4%
Other Indo-European20.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,30298.0%
Born in same state1,28196.5%
Born in different state92269.4%
Foreign born211.6%
Naturalized citizen262.0%
Not a US citizen1350.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French19314.5%
Italian1017.6%
Arab463.5%
English403%
AncestryCount%
Dutch141.1%
Polish100.8%
German50.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.4%
Internet access96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68418

What city is ZIP code 68418 in?

ZIP code 68418 is primarily assigned to Palmyra, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68418 in?

ZIP code 68418 falls within Otoe County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68418 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 68418 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 68418?

ZIP code 68418 has an estimated population of 1,328 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68418?

The median home value in ZIP code 68418 is $202,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68418?

The median household income in ZIP code 68418 is $81,080, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68418 in?

ZIP code 68418 observes the CST timezone.

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