ZIP code 68421
Where is ZIP code 68421?
Peru, Nebraska
Nemaha County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68421 belongs to Peru, Nebraska in Nemaha County. 68421 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 402, 531 and 660. About 987 people live in the 68421 area, where the median household income is $61,600. The closest ZIP codes are 68321 (Brownville, 5.7 mi south), 64496 (Watson, 5.9 mi east) and 68379 (Julian, 7.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 68421 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Peru |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Nemaha County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 402, 531, 660 |
| Coordinates | 40.4766, -95.7312 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 684 |
Population and income in 68421
| Population | 987 · higher than 59% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 20 · higher than 71% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 21.8 years · lower than 99% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 59% / 41% |
| Median household income | $61,600 · lower than 78% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,040 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 37% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $113,800 · lower than 80% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $478 a month |
| Housing units | 359 |
| Households | 288 (2.07 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 49.48 sq mi (plus 0.73 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68421. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68421
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68321 | Brownville, NE | 5.7 mi S | Standard |
| 64496 | Watson, MO | 5.9 mi E | Standard |
| 68379 | Julian, NE | 7.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 68305 | Auburn, NE | 9.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 68414 | Nemaha, NE | 11 mi S | Standard |
| 51640 | Hamburg, IA | 11 mi NE | Standard |
| 64482 | Rock Port, MO | 11.2 mi E | Standard |
| 68320 | Brock, NE | 13.1 mi W | Standard |
| 68378 | Johnson, NE | 14.5 mi W | Standard |
| 51650 | Riverton, IA | 15.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 68410 | Nebraska City, NE | 15.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 68448 | Talmage, NE | 15.9 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68421 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68421
123 MAIN ST
PERU NE 68421
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68421-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68421?
- 68421 is a Peru, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68421 in?
- ZIP code 68421 is in Nemaha County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68421 in?
- 68421 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68421?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68421 use area codes 402, 531 and 660.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68421?
- About 987 people live in ZIP code 68421, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68421?
- The median household income in 68421 is $61,600 a year, lower than 78% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68421?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68421 are 68321 (Brownville, 5.7 miles), 64496 (Watson, 5.9 miles), 68379 (Julian, 7.8 miles) and 68305 (Auburn, 9.3 miles).