68701 ZIP Code, Norfolk, NE
68701 is a ZIP code in Norfolk, Nebraska — mostly in Madison County (69% of its land), with smaller parts in Stanton and Pierce counties. It covers 189 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68715, 68740 and 68748. 31,417 people live here in 13,112 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Nebraska ZIP codes. With about 167 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (65% own). Median household income is $62,633, below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Norfolk, NE
- County: Madison County
- Land area: 189 sq mi
- Population: 31,417
- Median household income: $62,633
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 31,417 |
| Households | 13,112 |
| Median household income | $62,633 |
| Income per person | $36,979 |
| Median age | 37.6 |
| Homeowners | 64.5% |
| Median home value | $214,500 |
| Median rent | $886 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% |
| Broadband internet | 84.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.1% |
| $10–15K | 5.1% |
| $15–25K | 7.7% |
| $25–35K | 6.0% |
| $35–50K | 12.4% |
| $50–75K | 21.4% |
| $75–100K | 11.9% |
| $100–150K | 15.0% |
| $150–200K | 6.2% |
| $200K+ | 7.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.0% |
| 10–19 | 13.7% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 7.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.6% |
| Owned outright | 27.3% |
| Rented | 33.3% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 65.3% |
| Townhome | 4.3% |
| 2–4 units | 5.5% |
| 5–19 units | 11.1% |
| 20+ units | 10.2% |
| Mobile / other | 3.6% |
Businesses in 68701
1,055 business establishments with 16,908 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 171
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 155
- Construction: 107
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 97
- Finance and Insurance: 88
- Accommodation and Food Services: 80
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 66
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 57
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68715 — Battle Creek city, NE (9 mi)
- 68740 — Hoskins village, NE (11.4 mi)
- 68748 — Madison city, NE (12.7 mi)
- 68779 — Stanton city, NE (12.8 mi)
- 68767 — Pierce city, NE (13.2 mi)
- 68752 — Meadow Grove village, NE (13.8 mi)
- 68790 — Winside village, NE (16.7 mi)
- 68768 — Pilger village, NE (19.2 mi)
Areas that include 68701
- Norfolk, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Woodland Park, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hadar, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Madison County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Pierce County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Stanton County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 6: highest median household income in Madison County
- No. 3 of 6: highest median home value in Madison County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of households with children in Madison County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Madison County
- No. 3 of 6: lowest median age in Madison County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median age in Madison County
- No. 2 of 6: fastest population growth in Madison County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68701, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68701 in?
- 68701 is a Norfolk, NE mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Norfolk; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68701 in?
- 68701 is mostly in Madison County (69% of its land), with smaller parts in Stanton and Pierce counties.
- What is the population of 68701?
- About 31,417 people (±427), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 31,257.
- What is the median household income in 68701?
- $62,633 (±$5,069), 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 68701?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68701 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68701?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68715 (9 mi, Battle Creek), 68740 (11.4 mi, Hoskins), 68748 (12.7 mi, Madison), 68779 (12.8 mi, Stanton), 68767 (13.2 mi, Pierce) and 68752 (13.8 mi, Meadow Grove).
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