68445 ZIP Code — Swanton, NE

Saline County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68445 is located in Swanton, Nebraska, within Saline County. It covers approximately 21.51 square miles and serves a population of 204 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68445

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68445 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

204

population

21.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68445 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68445

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68445. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Swanton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68464 Western (2.2 mi) 68465 Wilber (6.8 mi) 68424 Plymouth (7.9 mi) 68341 De Witt (9.6 mi) 68338 Daykin (11.1 mi) 68453 Tobias (12.1 mi) 68377 Jansen (13 mi) 68328 Clatonia (13.9 mi) 68333 Crete (15.7 mi) 68343 Dorchester (16.1 mi) 68352 Fairbury (17.4 mi) 68416 Ohiowa (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	204
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	21.51 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.4005
Longitude	-97.0844
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	23.4%	44.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	57.1%	31.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	20.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

204

Population

People per sq mi

32.7

Median age

$65,000

Median household income

$27,431

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

28.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	76	37.3%
18 and over	128	62.7%
65 and over	15	7.4%
Median age	32.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	204	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.4%	44.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	57.1%	31.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	20.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 38.2%

$75k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 36.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	38.2%
$75k–$100k	2.6%
$100k–$150k	36.8%
Median income	$65,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 35.0%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 31.7%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	98.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	15.6%
1939 or earlier	37.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	32.2%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	22.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.5%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	48.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.6%
Electricity	36.8%
Propane / LP gas	51.3%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	45	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	20	26.3%
Households with children under 18	55	72.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	9	11.8%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	9.7%
Married	67.1%	75.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	0.0%
Divorced	2.7%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 19.5%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 19.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	28.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	48.1%
High school	19	35.2%
College / grad school	9	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 48.0%

Wholesale trade 15.3%

Retail trade 10.2%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Public administration 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Other services 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.1%
Service	8.2%
Sales & office	2.0%
Natural resources & construction	31.6%
Production & transportation	1.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	24.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.8%
Retirement income	5.3%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	21.1%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	46.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.7%
Public insurance	15.7%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	171	83.8%
Spanish	9	5.3%
Other Indo-European	9	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	204	100.0%
Born in same state	204	100.0%
Born in different state	182	89.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	8.8%
English	8	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6	2.9%
Dutch	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68445

What city is ZIP code 68445 in?

ZIP code 68445 is primarily assigned to Swanton, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68445 in?

ZIP code 68445 falls within Saline County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68445 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 68445 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 68445 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 68445 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 68445?

ZIP code 68445 has an estimated population of 204 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68445?

The median household income in ZIP code 68445 is $65,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68445 in?

ZIP code 68445 observes the CST timezone.