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Odessa, NE
Census-designated place in Buffalo County, Nebraska. ZIP codes: 68861.
Population
138
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
76
ZIP codes
1
Odessa and its ZIP codes
Odessa at a glance
- Odessa is about 2.9 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buffalo County. PPP loans are for Odessa.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,848
28,130 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,681
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$365M
FY 2026, $7,285 per person
PPP loans
$69.2K
5 loans, 6 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Odessa, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
858
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
119
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
25.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Odessa, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Odessa
1 in or overlapping Odessa. Population shown
Cities near Odessa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Elm CreekVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| RiverdaleVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| KearneyCity | 9.1 mi | 15 |
| AmherstVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| GlenwoodCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| OvertonVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| FunkVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| AxtellVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| MillerVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| HoldregeCity | 19 mi | 4.2 |
| LoomisVillage | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| PleasantonVillage | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| MindenCity | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| GibbonCity | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| SumnerVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| BertrandVillage | 23 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Odessa, NE in?
- Odessa is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- What ZIP codes are in Odessa, NE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Odessa include 68861.
- What is the population of Odessa, NE?
- About 138 people live in Odessa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Odessa?
- Nearby places include Elm Creek (6.4 mi), Riverdale (7.7 mi), Kearney (9.1 mi), Amherst (9.7 mi), Glenwood (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023