68421 ZIP Code, Peru, NE
68421 is a ZIP code in Peru, Nebraska — mostly in Nemaha County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Otoe County. It covers 49 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 64496, 68321 and 68379. 987 people live here in 288 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $61,600, below the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 21.8, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Peru, NE
- County: Nemaha County
- Land area: 49 sq mi
- Population: 987
- Median household income: $61,600
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 987 |
| Households | 288 |
| Median household income | $61,600 |
| Income per person | $26,040 |
| Median age | 21.8 |
| Homeowners | 80.6% |
| Median home value | $113,800 |
| Median rent | $478 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 12.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 39.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% |
| Broadband internet | 95.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.8% |
| $15–25K | 5.6% |
| $25–35K | 20.5% |
| $35–50K | 11.5% |
| $50–75K | 16.3% |
| $75–100K | 17.4% |
| $100–150K | 6.6% |
| $150–200K | 15.6% |
| $200K+ | 1.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 3.9% |
| 10–19 | 24.8% |
| 20–24 | 27.7% |
| 25–34 | 5.8% |
| 35–44 | 14.5% |
| 45–54 | 4.0% |
| 55–64 | 10.4% |
| 65–74 | 6.7% |
| 75+ | 2.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.6% |
| Owned outright | 41.1% |
| Rented | 15.6% |
| Vacant | 19.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 16.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.8% |
Businesses in 68421
4 business establishments with 28 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 64496 — Watson village, MO (6.4 mi)
- 68321 — Brownville village, NE (6.9 mi)
- 68379 — Julian village, NE (7.1 mi)
- 51640 — Hamburg city, IA (10.1 mi)
- 64482 — Rock Port city, MO (10.4 mi)
- 68305 — Auburn city, NE (10.7 mi)
- 68320 — Brock village, NE (10.7 mi)
- 68410 — Nebraska City city, NE (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 68421
- Peru, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Nemaha County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68421, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68421 in?
- 68421 is a Peru, NE mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Peru; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68421 in?
- 68421 is mostly in Nemaha County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Otoe County.
- What is the population of 68421?
- About 987 people (±141), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 987.
- What is the median household income in 68421?
- $61,600 (±$13,270), compared with $76,475 for Nebraska as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 68421?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68421 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68421?
- The closest, measured center to center: 64496 (6.4 mi, Watson), 68321 (6.9 mi, Brownville), 68379 (7.1 mi, Julian), 51640 (10.1 mi, Hamburg), 64482 (10.4 mi, Rock Port) and 68305 (10.7 mi, Auburn).
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