ZIP code 68786
Where is ZIP code 68786?
Wausa, Nebraska
Knox County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68786 belongs to Wausa, Nebraska in Knox County. 68786 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 and 531. About 1,080 people live in the 68786 area, where the median household income is $78,750. The closest ZIP codes are 68749 (Magnet, 5.3 mi southeast), 68747 (Mclean, 8.4 mi southeast) and 68718 (Bloomfield, 8.5 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 68786 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wausa |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Knox County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 402, 531 |
| Coordinates | 42.4973, -97.5576 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 687 |
Population and income in 68786
| Population | 1,080 · higher than 61% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 9 · lower than 51% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44 years · higher than 56% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 58% |
| Median household income | $78,750 · higher than 62% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,348 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $103,400 · lower than 85% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $765 a month |
| Housing units | 542 |
| Households | 432 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 82% / 18% |
| Land area | 124.76 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68786. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68786
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68749 | Magnet, NE | 5.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 68747 | Mclean, NE | 8.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 68718 | Bloomfield, NE | 8.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 68765 | Osmond, NE | 10 mi S | Standard |
| 68771 | Randolph, NE | 13.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 68769 | Plainview, NE | 15.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 68739 | Hartington, NE | 16.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 68730 | Crofton, NE | 16.6 mi N | Standard |
| 68724 | Center, NE | 17.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 68729 | Creighton, NE | 17.2 mi W | Standard |
| 68727 | Coleridge, NE | 18 mi E | Standard |
| 68736 | Fordyce, NE | 19.1 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68786 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68786
123 MAIN ST
WAUSA NE 68786
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68786-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68786?
- 68786 is a Wausa, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68786 in?
- ZIP code 68786 is in Knox County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68786 in?
- 68786 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68786?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68786 use area codes 402 and 531.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68786?
- About 1,080 people live in ZIP code 68786, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68786?
- The median household income in 68786 is $78,750 a year, higher than 62% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68786?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68786 are 68749 (Magnet, 5.3 miles), 68747 (Mclean, 8.4 miles), 68718 (Bloomfield, 8.5 miles) and 68765 (Osmond, 10 miles).