ZIP Code 68445 in Swanton, NE

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Swanton, Nebraska
County:Saline County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:55:46 AM
Population:125 [See All]
Area Code:402
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.4005, -97.0844
Land Area:21.512 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 68445 has 125 residents and 61 households (average 2.05 persons per household). The median age is 48.8 years, significantly older than the state (36.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.8% male and 47.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.4%, much higher than the state average of 78.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:125Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:172Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:57Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:5.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$63,750Source: Census ACS
Households:61Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$83,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.05Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.47Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--7610599959610272105165204181204172
Decennial Census152------------------125------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 48.8

Male Median Age: 51

Female Median Age: 48.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male533132364277435422
Female143602381644364220
Total676734614581111799642
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:11895.16%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*32.42%
Asian:00%
American Indian:10.81%
Hawaiian:10.81%
Other:10.81%
Total:124100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:6652.80%51.0 years
Females:5947.20%48.3 years
Total:125100%48.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:172100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:172100%
Total Native Population:172100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $63,750, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $24,464 (62.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,250. Family households earn a median of $71,875 versus $18,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $53,125). By gender, male median income is $53,906 and female is $59,479, which is much higher than the state female median ($49,375), with a current gap of $5,573 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.5%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.4%, which is far worse than the state rate (3.0%). The largest occupation group is Management (59.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$39,286$41,250$34,375$37,500$37,500$42,083$55,417$53,750$58,500$52,440$54,625$65,000$63,750
Median Family Income$46,875$48,750$43,750$41,875$40,417$53,125$75,313$52,361$80,938$61,750$55,000$68,750$71,875
Median NonFamily Income$13,958$16,875$16,875$30,833$35,625$41,250$41,667$65,208$41,250$0$0$0$18,750
Median Male Income$30,833$34,375$68,125$31,875$0$56,250$40,313$41,042$43,333$41,250$44,583$51,389$53,906
Median Female Income$30,625$31,719$31,250$31,667$0$35,833$0$50,972$51,250$51,500$54,375$57,188$59,479
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:7661.79%
Unemployed:75.69%
Not In Labor Force:4032.52%
Total:123100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:4559.21%
Service:79.21%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2431.58%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:76100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $83,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $41,000 (96.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,035), is down $538 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.13% (46.94% with a mortgage, 53.06% free-and-clear) and renters 26.87% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$42,500$35,000$37,500$36,300$47,500$46,900$52,500$54,300$75,900$0$0$0$83,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1372.22%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:527.78%
Total:18100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$538$594$583$600$600$600$600$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2334.33%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2638.81%
Renter Occupied:1826.87%
Total Occupied Housing Units:67100%

Occupied Housing Units:6785.90%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1114.10%
Total Housing Units:78100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:7697.44%
Multi-Family Units:22.56%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:78100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 22.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 92.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.70%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 21.50%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 7.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 7.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (55.81%). College enrollment is 13.95%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:65.71%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:21.90%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1817.14%
Some college, no degree:2927.62%
Associate's degree:2624.76%
Bachelor's degree:1211.43%
Graduate or professional degree:1211.43%
Total:105100%
High school or higher:9792.38%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2422.86%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:14476.19%
Public Insurance:3719.58%
No Insurance:84.23%
Total:189100%
Has Health Insurance:18195.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%5.9%13.3%7.1%10.3%6.5%8.0%14.3%6.4%6.2%6.9%6.0%7.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2455.81%
High school (grades 9-12):1330.23%
College or graduate school:613.95%
Total:43100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3786.05%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Business demographic information for ZIP Code 68445 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 28 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:28Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:83Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:28Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 68445 is located in Saline County, Nebraska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 68445. It covers 21.512 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:21.512 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:67435.41 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3148060Source: Census
Place Name:Swanton village; NebraskaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


68446 | | 68444

Schools in ZIP Code 68445


We could not locate which school district 68445 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Wilber-Clatonia Middle School 900 South Franklin St
Wilber, NE 68465
District: Wilber-Clatonia Public SchoolsNearby
Wilber-Clatonia High School 900 South Franklin Street
Wilber, NE 68465
District: Wilber-Clatonia Public SchoolsNearby
Elementary School At Wilber 900 South Franklin Street
Wilber, NE 68465
District: Wilber-Clatonia Public SchoolsNearby
Crete Elementary School 309 E 11th St
Crete, NE 68333
District: Crete Public SchoolsNearby
Crete Preschool 309 E 11th Street
Crete, NE 68333
District: Crete Public SchoolsNearby
St Pauls Lutheran School 108 E Hwy 4
Plymouth, NE 68424
District: Private SchoolNearby
St James Elementary School 525 E 14th St
Crete, NE 68333
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Joseph Elementary School 420 N 6th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 68445


Doane University 1014 Boswell Avenue
Crete, NE 68333
Type: Post Secondary
Davines Professional Academy Of Beauty And Business 5601 South 59th Street Suite D
Lincoln, NE 68516-2306
Type: Post Secondary
College Of Hair Design-East Campus 9000 Andermatt Dr
Lincoln, NE 68526
Type: Post Secondary
Union College 3800 S 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
Type: Post Secondary
College Of Hair Design-Downtown 304 S Eleventh St
Lincoln, NE 68508-2199
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln 1400 R Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-0419
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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