68653 ZIP Code, Platte Center, NE
68653 is a ZIP code in Platte Center, Nebraska in Platte County. It covers 56 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68647, 68642 and 68601. 748 people live here in 266 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $99,500, above the Nebraska median of $76,475; 41% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Platte Center, NE
- County: Platte County
- Land area: 56 sq mi
- Population: 748
- Median household income: $99,500
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 748 |
| Households | 266 |
| Median household income | $99,500 |
| Income per person | $36,743 |
| Median age | 38 |
| Homeowners | 82.7% |
| Median home value | $222,900 |
| Median rent | $1,620 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 40.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% |
| Broadband internet | 92.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.6% |
| $10–15K | 3.0% |
| $15–25K | 1.5% |
| $25–35K | 0.4% |
| $35–50K | 11.3% |
| $50–75K | 11.3% |
| $75–100K | 20.3% |
| $100–150K | 27.1% |
| $150–200K | 22.2% |
| $200K+ | 0.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.2% |
| 10–19 | 20.7% |
| 20–24 | 2.5% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–44 | 15.2% |
| 45–54 | 14.4% |
| 55–64 | 10.2% |
| 65–74 | 10.4% |
| 75+ | 5.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 40.9% |
| Owned outright | 39.1% |
| Rented | 16.7% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 95.6% |
| Townhome | 1.8% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.5% |
Businesses in 68653
20 business establishments with 94 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Manufacturing: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Construction: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68647 — Monroe village, NE (7.5 mi)
- 68642 — Humphrey city, NE (8.8 mi)
- 68601 — Columbus city, NE (9.3 mi)
- 68631 — Creston village, NE (11.4 mi)
- 68634 — Duncan village, NE (11.9 mi)
- 68644 — Lindsay village, NE (13.3 mi)
- 68643 — Leigh village, NE (15.6 mi)
- 68640 — Genoa city, NE (15.7 mi)
Areas that include 68653
- Platte Center, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Platte 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) 68653, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68653 in?
- 68653 is a Platte Center, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68653 in?
- 68653 is in Platte County.
- What is the population of 68653?
- About 748 people (±195), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 781.
- What is the median household income in 68653?
- $99,500 (±$25,070), 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 68653?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68653 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68653?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68647 (7.5 mi, Monroe), 68642 (8.8 mi, Humphrey), 68601 (9.3 mi, Columbus), 68631 (11.4 mi, Creston), 68634 (11.9 mi, Duncan) and 68644 (13.3 mi, Lindsay).
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