68061 ZIP Code — Tekamah, NE

Burt County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68061 is located in Tekamah, Nebraska, within Burt County. It covers approximately 145.65 square miles and serves a population of 2,343 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68061

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 $123,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,288. 37% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68061 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,343

population

145.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tekamah	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68019 Craig (8.8 mi) 51523 Blencoe (10.2 mi) 51557 Mondamin (11.1 mi) 68029 Herman (11.5 mi) 68020 Decatur (12.8 mi) 51556 Modale (14.3 mi) 68045 Oakland (14.3 mi) 51040 Onawa (14.6 mi) 51564 Pisgah (15.5 mi) 68038 Lyons (17.1 mi) 68008 Blair (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,343
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	145.65 sq mi
Water area	1.71 sq mi
Latitude	41.7998
Longitude	-96.2061
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	45.2%	47.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	15.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,343

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$52,288

Median household income

$31,595

Per capita income

$123,400

Median home value

$652

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

947

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

117

25–34

122

128

35–44

133

139

45–54

144

55–59

60–64

146

65–74

151

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	628	26.8%
18 and over	1,715	73.2%
65 and over	537	22.9%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 3%

Asian 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,233	95%
Two or more races	70	3%
Asian	29	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.3%
Other race	8	0.3%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	47.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	15.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$52,288

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 27.9%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,400
Median rent / month	$652
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	33.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.5%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.5%
Electricity	34.3%
Propane / LP gas	15.3%
Fuel oil	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	447	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	83	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	159	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	238	25.7%
Households with children under 18	267	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	374	40.3%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	25.3%
Married	53.8%	46.6%
Separated	1.8%	0.7%
Widowed	5.0%	13.7%
Divorced	11.8%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	5.3%
Kindergarten	31	5.6%
Elementary school	326	59.1%
High school	96	17.4%
College / grad school	70	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Construction 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Retail trade 6.8%

Wholesale trade 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Information 2.9%

Professional & management 2.8%

Other services 2.7%

Public administration 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 26.6%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 30.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	15.9%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,167	92.5%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,309	98.5%
Born in same state	2,292	97.8%
Born in different state	1,729	73.8%
Foreign born	17	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.5%
Not a US citizen	27	79.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	398	17%
French	371	15.8%
Dutch	94	4%
Arab	80	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	1.7%
Polish	12	0.5%
Irish	8	0.3%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68061

What city is ZIP code 68061 in?

ZIP code 68061 is primarily assigned to Tekamah, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68061 in?

ZIP code 68061 falls within Burt County, Nebraska.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68061?

15% of residents in ZIP code 68061 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68061 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 68061 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68061?

The median home value in ZIP code 68061 is $123,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 68061?

ZIP code 68061 has an estimated population of 2,343 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68061 in?

ZIP code 68061 observes the CST timezone.