ZIP code 68636
Where is ZIP code 68636?
Elgin, Nebraska
Antelope County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68636 belongs to Elgin, Nebraska in Antelope County. 68636 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 1,224 people live in the 68636 area, where the median household income is $78,056. The closest ZIP codes are 68652 (Petersburg, 7.9 mi south), 68761 (Oakdale, 8.6 mi northeast) and 68756 (Neligh, 11.9 mi north).
| ZIP code | 68636 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Elgin |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Antelope County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 308, 402, 531 |
| Coordinates | 41.9732, -98.0751 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 686 |
Population and income in 68636
| Population | 1,224 · higher than 65% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 65% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36 years · lower than 81% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $78,056 · higher than 61% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,726 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $113,800 · lower than 80% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $634 a month |
| Housing units | 604 |
| Households | 526 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 22% |
| Land area | 206.07 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68636. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68636
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68652 | Petersburg, NE | 7.9 mi S | Standard |
| 68761 | Oakdale, NE | 8.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 68756 | Neligh, NE | 11.9 mi N | Standard |
| 68726 | Clearwater, NE | 12 mi NW | Standard |
| 68781 | Tilden, NE | 14 mi E | Standard |
| 68752 | Meadow Grove, NE | 17.7 mi E | Standard |
| 68620 | Albion, NE | 18.9 mi S | Standard |
| 68758 | Newman Grove, NE | 21.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 68735 | Ewing, NE | 22.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 68655 | Primrose, NE | 24.4 mi S | Standard |
| 68715 | Battle Creek, NE | 24.5 mi E | Standard |
| 68665 | Spalding, NE | 25 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68636 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68636
123 MAIN ST
ELGIN NE 68636
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68636-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68636?
- 68636 is a Elgin, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68636 in?
- ZIP code 68636 is in Antelope County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68636 in?
- 68636 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68636?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68636 use area codes 308, 402 and 531.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68636?
- About 1,224 people live in ZIP code 68636, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68636?
- The median household income in 68636 is $78,056 a year, higher than 61% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68636?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68636 are 68652 (Petersburg, 7.9 miles), 68761 (Oakdale, 8.6 miles), 68756 (Neligh, 11.9 miles) and 68726 (Clearwater, 12 miles).