68601 ZIP Code, Columbus, NE
68601 is a ZIP code in Columbus, Nebraska — mostly in Platte County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Colfax, Polk and Butler counties. It covers 288 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68634, 68653 and 68624. 30,944 people live here in 12,223 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Nebraska ZIP codes. With about 108 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (69% own). Median household income is $68,480, below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Columbus, NE
- County: Platte County
- Land area: 288 sq mi
- Population: 30,944
- Median household income: $68,480
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 30,944 |
| Households | 12,223 |
| Median household income | $68,480 |
| Income per person | $36,313 |
| Median age | 37.9 |
| Homeowners | 69.3% |
| Median home value | $221,900 |
| Median rent | $897 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% |
| Broadband internet | 88.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 22.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.0% |
| $10–15K | 3.5% |
| $15–25K | 7.5% |
| $25–35K | 8.7% |
| $35–50K | 12.1% |
| $50–75K | 19.6% |
| $75–100K | 12.6% |
| $100–150K | 18.7% |
| $150–200K | 9.4% |
| $200K+ | 4.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.5% |
| 10–19 | 15.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 10.9% |
| 35–44 | 13.1% |
| 45–54 | 9.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 7.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.8% |
| Owned outright | 32.8% |
| Rented | 28.6% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.0% |
| Townhome | 4.4% |
| 2–4 units | 6.0% |
| 5–19 units | 4.6% |
| 20+ units | 4.9% |
| Mobile / other | 6.1% |
Businesses in 68601
872 business establishments with 14,051 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 133
- Construction: 92
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 91
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 89
- Accommodation and Food Services: 76
- Finance and Insurance: 72
- Manufacturing: 54
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 51
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68634 — Duncan village, NE (7.2 mi)
- 68653 — Platte Center village, NE (9.3 mi)
- 68624 — Bellwood village, NE (11.3 mi)
- 68647 — Monroe village, NE (12.9 mi)
- 68661 — Schuyler city, NE (16.1 mi)
- 68631 — Creston village, NE (16.5 mi)
- 68662 — Shelby village, NE (16.7 mi)
- 68642 — Humphrey city, NE (17.5 mi)
Areas that include 68601
- Columbus, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lakeview, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Richland, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Colfax County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Platte County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Polk County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 5: highest median household income in Platte County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median home value in Platte County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Platte County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of households with children in Platte County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Platte County
- No. 1 of 5: lowest median age in Platte County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median age in Platte County
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Platte County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68601, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68601 in?
- 68601 is a Columbus, NE mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Columbus; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68601 in?
- 68601 is mostly in Platte County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Colfax, Polk and Butler counties.
- What is the population of 68601?
- About 30,944 people (±503), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 30,189.
- What is the median household income in 68601?
- $68,480 (±$4,792), 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 68601?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68601 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68601?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68634 (7.2 mi, Duncan), 68653 (9.3 mi, Platte Center), 68624 (11.3 mi, Bellwood), 68647 (12.9 mi, Monroe), 68661 (16.1 mi, Schuyler) and 68631 (16.5 mi, Creston).
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