ZIP code 68601
Where is ZIP code 68601?
Columbus, Nebraska
Platte County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68601 belongs to Columbus, Nebraska in Platte County. 68601 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 308, 402 and 531. About 30,944 people live in the 68601 area, where the median household income is $68,480. The closest ZIP codes are 68602 (Columbus, 0 mi north), 68634 (Duncan, 7.1 mi southwest) and 68624 (Bellwood, 7.5 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 68601 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Columbus |
| Also accepted | Richland |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Platte County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 308, 402, 531 |
| Coordinates | 41.4297, -97.3684 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 686 |
Population and income in 68601
| Population | 30,944 · higher than 98% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 108 · higher than 85% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.9 years · lower than 74% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $68,480 · lower than 60% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,313 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $221,900 · higher than 74% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $897 a month |
| Housing units | 12,992 |
| Households | 12,223 (2.5 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 287.67 sq mi (plus 10.84 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68601. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68601
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68602 | Columbus, NE | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 68634 | Duncan, NE | 7.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 68624 | Bellwood, NE | 7.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 68653 | Platte Center, NE | 9.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 68647 | Monroe, NE | 12.8 mi W | Standard |
| 68658 | Rising City, NE | 15.7 mi S | Standard |
| 68661 | Schuyler, NE | 16 mi E | Standard |
| 68662 | Shelby, NE | 16.7 mi S | Standard |
| 68663 | Silver Creek, NE | 17.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 68632 | David City, NE | 17.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 68642 | Humphrey, NE | 17.9 mi N | Standard |
| 68651 | Osceola, NE | 18.8 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68601 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68601
123 MAIN ST
COLUMBUS NE 68601
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts RICHLAND as the city name for 68601. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68601-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68601?
- 68601 is a Columbus, Nebraska ZIP code. Richland is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 68601 in?
- ZIP code 68601 is in Platte County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68601 in?
- 68601 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68601?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68601 use area codes 308, 402 and 531.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68601?
- About 30,944 people live in ZIP code 68601, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68601?
- The median household income in 68601 is $68,480 a year, lower than 60% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68601?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68601 are 68602 (Columbus, 0 miles), 68634 (Duncan, 7.1 miles), 68624 (Bellwood, 7.5 miles) and 68653 (Platte Center, 9.7 miles).