The U.S. ZIP Code 68446 is associated with Syracuse, NE in Otoe County. The current population estimate is 2,786. The median household income is at $61,487, while an estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in 68446 is estimated to at 42.0 years, and about 28.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 29.8% of residents in this Nebraska region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $34,232.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 68446 is $61,487, while the region's mean household income is $77,348. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,232. The per capita income in ZIP Code 68446 of $34,232 is approximately 5.97% more than the per capita income in Nebraska overall of $32,302. An estimated 3.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 58.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.1% of the population in 68446 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.1% of 68446 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.6% |
In ZIP Code 68446, 97.8% of the population graduated high school, while 29.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.5% in this Otoe County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.0% |
| Associate's degree | 18.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 68446, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 0.2% of 68446 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 68446 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.4%), followed by Black or African American (1.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 68446, 99.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Otoe County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.2% |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 68446 are older than average. The median age of 42.0 years in ZIP Code 68446 is approximately 10.24% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.9% of the population in 68446 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 11.3% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.9% of 68446 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.5% |
| 85 years and over | 7.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 68446 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 39.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 68446 is high blood pressure, as approximately 37.4% of adults 18 and older in this Otoe County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 29.9% |
| High blood pressure | 37.4% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.7% |
| Current asthma | 8.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.1% |
| High cholesterol | 39.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 68446 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.3% of those 18 and above in 68446 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 68446 include obesity (36.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (27.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 82.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 66.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| Current smoking | 12.8% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.1% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 26.9% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 68446, an estimated 22.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.0% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Otoe County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 20.0% |
In 68446, 66.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.7 minutes. Approximately 31.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 68446 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 9.2% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 68446 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.2% |
| Construction | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.6% |
| Retail trade | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.4% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.3% |
| Public administration | 9.2% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 68446, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 68446 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Otoe County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 4 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 4 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 68446 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.24 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.18% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 68446 | 10.59¢/kWh | 10.22¢/kWh | 7.3¢/kWh |
| Nebraska | 10.72¢/kWh | 9.22¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 68446 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.88 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.47 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.32 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.59 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.78 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.08 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.29 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.12 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.1 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.23 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.39 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.58 | 1.78 | 5.46 |