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ZIP code

68601

Columbus, NE

STANDARD

68601 covers Columbus in Platte County, with 30,619 people in the ACS estimate.

Map of 68601, Columbus

ZIP code map

ACS population

30,619

Median household income

$70,697

Median home value

$204,700

About ZIP code 68601

Type

STANDARD

City

Columbus

County

Platte County

Timezone

America/Chicago

Area codes

308, 402, 531

Land area

286.7 sq mi

Water area

11.79 sq mi

Households

12,963

Median gross rent

$872

Acceptable cities: Richland

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/Chicago
Area Codes
308, 402, 531
World Region
NA
Country
US
Housing Count
12,624
Irs Estimated Households
14,950
Population Count
30,189
Irs Estimated Population
28,700

People in 68601

Race

  • White22,980
  • Black or African American369
  • American Indian or Alaska Native294
  • Asian196
  • Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander4
  • Other race3,675
  • Two or more races2,671

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 7,201

Age

  • Under 104,242
  • 10 to 194,347
  • 20 to 293,297
  • 30 to 393,819
  • 40 to 493,528
  • 50 to 593,688
  • 60 to 693,686
  • 70 to 792,186
  • 80 and older1,396

Income and housing in 68601

Poverty rate

9.3%

Median earnings

$41,450

Median household income

$70,697

Median home value

$204,700

Median gross rent

$872

Education

  • High school graduate88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree24.0%
  • Graduate degree6.9%

Places covering 68601

Cities and places

18.9% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 68601

IRS populationACS population
33,06916,534020052023

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ZIP codes near 68601

  1. 68602Columbus0.0 miPop 784 · Income —
  2. 68634Duncan7.8 miPop 688 · Income $63,929
  3. 68624Bellwood8.4 miPop 971 · Income $73,958
  4. 68653Platte Center9.6 miPop 620 · Income $88,529
  5. 68647Monroe13.2 miPop 695 · Income $100,142
  6. 68661Schuyler15.6 miPop 7,368 · Income $80,653
  7. 68658Rising City16.9 miPop 628 · Income $98,750
  8. 68662Shelby17.0 miPop 1,126 · Income $91,458
  9. 68632David City17.2 miPop 3,877 · Income $74,375
  10. 68663Silver Creek17.5 miPop 734 · Income $65,040
  11. 68642Humphrey18.5 miPop 1,704 · Income $91,645
  12. 68631Creston18.7 miPop 344 · Income $61,875

ZIP code 68601 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 68601 in?
68601 is in Columbus, NE.
What county is 68601 in?
68601 is in Platte County.
What is the median household income in 68601?
The median household income in 68601 is $70,697.
Which ZIP codes are near 68601?
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