68446 ZIP Code — Syracuse, NE

Otoe County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68446 is located in Syracuse, Nebraska, within Otoe County. It covers approximately 97.31 square miles and serves a population of 2,735 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68446

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 $199,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,310. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 38% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68446 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,735

population

97.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68446 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68446

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68446. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Syracuse	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68346 Dunbar (6.1 mi) 68417 Otoe (7.5 mi) 68454 Unadilla (7.7 mi) 68382 Lorton (8 mi) 68329 Cook (9.5 mi) 68448 Talmage (9.7 mi) 68307 Avoca (10.2 mi) 68418 Palmyra (12.8 mi) 68344 Douglas (13.5 mi) 68349 Elmwood (14.5 mi) 68413 Nehawka (15.5 mi) 68410 Nebraska City (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,735
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	97.31 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	40.6462
Longitude	-96.1623
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	34.9%	38.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	22.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,735

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$81,310

Median household income

$40,229

Per capita income

$199,300

Median home value

$715

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

1,021

Housing units

32.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

106

15–19

107

20–24

149

25–34

175

152

35–44

178

137

45–54

161

55–59

111

60–64

128

65–74

151

149

75–84

175

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	604	22.1%
18 and over	2,131	77.9%
65 and over	785	28.7%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,639	95.6%
Two or more races	93	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	26	0.9%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	38.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	22.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	29.2%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$81,310

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 22.8%

$200k–$300k 37.0%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,300
Median rent / month	$715
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	85.4%
Large apartment buildings	4.2%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	23.1%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	23.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	32.2%
4 bedrooms	28.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.6%
Electricity	38.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	643	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	19	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	224	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	350	28.3%
Households with children under 18	326	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	484	39.2%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.7%	20.0%
Married	58.8%	51.3%
Separated	1.2%	0.5%
Widowed	9.2%	17.5%
Divorced	13.1%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	32.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	2.1%
Kindergarten	48	7.9%
Elementary school	202	33.1%
High school	217	35.6%
College / grad school	130	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Retail trade 10.6%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Professional & management 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Public administration 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Other services 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Construction 4.3%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.5%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	8.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	10.2%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	192	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.8%
Public insurance	32.8%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,612	95.5%
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)	2,735	100.0%
Born in same state	2,735	100.0%
Born in different state	2,201	80.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	374	13.7%
French	359	13.1%
Arab	107	3.9%
Polish	65	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	26	1%
English	6	0.2%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68446

What city is ZIP code 68446 in?

ZIP code 68446 is primarily assigned to Syracuse, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68446 in?

ZIP code 68446 falls within Otoe County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68446 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 68446 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 68446 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 68446 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 68446?

ZIP code 68446 has an estimated population of 2,735 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68446?

The median home value in ZIP code 68446 is $199,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 68446 in?

ZIP code 68446 observes the CST timezone.