Odessa
Census-designated place in Buffalo County, Nebraska

Odessa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Buffalo County, Nebraska, with 132 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,221 ft (677 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elm Creek, 6.5 miles W.
- 132residents (2020 Census)
- 2,221 ftelevation · 677 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 72 / sq mipopulation density
- 68861ZIP code
About Odessa
Odessa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Odessa Township, Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Odessa had a population of 132.
It was named after Odesa, Ukraine.
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- Median household income
- $39,792
- Median home value
- $139,600
- Median age
- 47.9
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Odessa had 132 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 132 |
|---|---|
| Density | 72 per sq mi (28 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Odessa at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Buffalo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 132 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.82 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,221 ft (677 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6991° N, 99.2544° W |
| ZIP code | 68861 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3135770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Odessa
- Elm Creek6.5 mi W
- Riverdale7.6 mi NE
- Kearney9.0 mi E
- Amherst9.7 mi N
- Glenwood9.9 mi NE
- Overton15.1 mi W
- Funk16.3 mi S
- Axtell16.5 mi SE
- Miller17.3 mi NW
- Holdrege19.1 mi S
- Loomis20.2 mi SW
- Minden20.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Odessa
What county is Odessa in?
Odessa is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Odessa, NE?
132 people lived in Odessa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Odessa, NE?
The ZIP code of Odessa is 68861.
What is the elevation of Odessa?
2,221 feet (677 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Odessa?
Elm Creek (6.5 mi), Riverdale (7.6 mi), Kearney (9.0 mi), Amherst (9.7 mi), Glenwood (9.9 mi).
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