Polk County, NE ZIP Codes
9 ZIP codes cover all or part of Polk County, Nebraska. The Census Bureau counts 5,225 residents in the county, with a median household income of $69,768 and a median home value of $189,900. Median household income ranges from $63,529 in 68666 to $89,706 in 68662. Its largest communities include Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk and Gresham.
Polk County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,225 |
| Households | 2,114 |
| Median household income | $69,768 |
| Median home value | $189,900 |
| Median age | 43.4 |
| Median rent | $681 |
All 9 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 37,865 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 15,089 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $63,529 (68666) to $89,706 (68662) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $69,268 |
| Homeowners | 71.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 8 routes, 1,245 homes (5 of 9 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Polk County: 68662 ($89,706)
- Most residents: 68601 (30,944 people)
- Highest homeownership: 68662 (82.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 68662 (39.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 68601 (11.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 68601 (37.9 years)
- Highest median home value: 68601 ($221,900)
Every ZIP code in Polk County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68601 | Columbus | 30,944 | 12,223 | $68,480 | $221,900 | 69.3% | 30.8% | 11.0% | — | — | 11% of its land |
| 68666 | Stromsburg | 1,514 | 616 | $63,529 | $177,200 | 76.1% | 26.8% | 7.8% | 2 | 385 | 98% of its land |
| 68651 | Osceola | 1,364 | 533 | $78,487 | $191,300 | 76.0% | 22.0% | 7.2% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 68662 | Shelby | 1,088 | 404 | $89,706 | $168,900 | 82.7% | 39.6% | 4.0% | 2 | 325 | 94% of its land |
| 68628 | Clarks | 848 | 369 | $58,438 | $183,600 | 92.4% | 20.9% | 2.5% | 2 | 285 | 19% of its land |
| 68663 | Silver Creek | 782 | 378 | $57,333 | $210,500 | 84.7% | 11.9% | 1.9% | — | — | 30% of its land |
| 68654 | Polk | 569 | 244 | $64,643 | $115,700 | 82.0% | 32.0% | 6.4% | 1 | 144 | 63% of its land |
| 68316 | Benedict | 414 | 160 | $79,792 | $118,500 | 80.0% | 37.5% | 12.8% | 1 | 120 | 12% of its land |
| 68367 | Gresham | 342 | 162 | $67,500 | $86,400 | 84.6% | 45.1% | 14.3% | — | — | 36% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Polk County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Stromsburg — 1,074 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Osceola — 896 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Shelby — 684 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Polk — 351 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Gresham — 249 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Polk County, NE?
- 68601, 68666, 68651, 68662, 68628, 68663, 68654, 68316 and 68367. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Polk County?
- 5,225 residents in 2,114 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Polk County?
- $69,768 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $63,529 (68666) to $89,706 (68662).
- Which Polk County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 68662, at $89,706, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Polk County?
- For the 5 of 9 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 8 carrier routes reaching 1,245 residential and 14 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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