68456 ZIP Code — Utica, NE
Seward County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68456 is located in Utica, Nebraska, within Seward County. It covers approximately 52.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,400 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.
About ZIP code 68456
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 $170,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $80,667. The poverty rate of 6% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,400
population
52.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68456 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68456
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68456. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Utica | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68367 Gresham (7.1 mi)
68439 Staplehurst (7.5 mi)
68460 Waco (7.6 mi)
68434 Seward (10 mi)
68313 Beaver Crossing (10.1 mi)
68667 Surprise (12 mi)
68669 Ulysses (12.2 mi)
68467 York (14.5 mi)
68314 Bee (14.9 mi)
68405 Milford (14.9 mi)
68666 Stromsburg (16.7 mi)
68316 Benedict (16.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,400 |
| Population density | 27 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 159 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 52.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9163 |
| Longitude | -97.3016 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402/531 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.3% | 33.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 47.0% | 36.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 25.9% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
1,400
Population
27
People per sq mi
37.1
Median age
$80,667
Median household income
$37,235
Per capita income
$170,200
Median home value
$813
Median monthly rent
73.9%
Home ownership
5.8%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
405
Housing units
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
52
Under 5
52
66
5–9
66
37
10–14
37
41
15–19
41
18
20–24
17
110
25–34
110
86
35–44
86
97
45–54
96
13
55–59
12
64
60–64
63
59
65–74
59
39
75–84
39
20
85+
20
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 375 | 26.8% |
| 18 and over | 1,025 | 73.2% |
| 65 and over | 236 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.9%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,381 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 0.7% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.3% | 33.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 47.0% | 36.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 25.9% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
2.8%
$35k–$50k
8.4%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
26.7%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 26.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $80,667 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
18.9%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
25.3%
$200k–$300k
24.0%
$300k–$500k
8.8%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,200 |
| Median rent / month | $813 |
| Owner occupied | 73.9% |
| Renter occupied | 26.1% |
| Vacant | 1.7% |
| Single-family detached | 92.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% |
| 3 or more | 45.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.1% |
| Electricity | 30.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 370 | 69.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 17 | 3.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 61 | 11.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 88 | 16.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 179 | 33.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 140 | 26.1% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| Married | 74.7% | 70.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 4.0% | 7.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
28.7%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
15.3%
Bachelor's degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 45 | 13.8% |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 184 | 56.6% |
| High school | 46 | 14.2% |
| College / grad school | 32 | 9.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Finance & real estate
10.1%
Agriculture & mining
8.3%
Other services
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Retail trade
7.3%
Professional & management
6.5%
Public administration
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Construction
2.6%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.5% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.1% |
| Government | 18.1% |
| Self-employed | 12.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.6% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.8% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 3.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.8%
Under 18 years
4.3%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
17.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.1% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 10.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 74.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 62 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.5% |
| Public insurance | 22.9% |
| No insurance | 8.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,296 | 92.6% |
| 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) | 1,375 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 1,354 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 1,087 | 77.6% |
| Foreign born | 21 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 25 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 25 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 102 | 7.3% |
| Arab | 65 | 4.6% |
| Italian | 54 | 3.9% |
| Dutch | 29 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 7 | 0.5% |
| German | 5 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68456
What city is ZIP code 68456 in?
ZIP code 68456 is primarily assigned to Utica, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68456 in?
ZIP code 68456 falls within Seward County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68456?
The median home value in ZIP code 68456 is $170,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 68456?
ZIP code 68456 has an estimated population of 1,400 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68456?
The median household income in ZIP code 68456 is $80,667, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68456 in?
ZIP code 68456 observes the CST timezone.