ZIP code 68812
Where is ZIP code 68812?
Amherst, Nebraska
Buffalo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68812 belongs to Amherst, Nebraska in Buffalo County. 68812 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 code 308. About 642 people live in the 68812 area, where the median household income is $69,808. The closest ZIP codes are 68870 (Riverdale, 5.2 mi east), 68858 (Miller, 8.7 mi northwest) and 68845 (Kearney, 9.7 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 68812 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Amherst |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Buffalo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 40.8495, -99.2609 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68812
| Population | 642 · lower than 55% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 69% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.6 years · lower than 75% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $69,808 · lower than 57% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,410 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 42% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $229,400 · higher than 76% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $672 a month |
| Housing units | 275 |
| Households | 256 (2.51 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 20% |
| Land area | 122.71 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68812. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68812
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68870 | Riverdale, NE | 5.2 mi E | Standard |
| 68858 | Miller, NE | 8.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 68845 | Kearney, NE | 9.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 68849 | Kearney, NE | 9.8 mi E | Unique |
| 68836 | Elm Creek, NE | 10.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 68861 | Odessa, NE | 10.2 mi S | Standard |
| 68866 | Pleasanton, NE | 11.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 68847 | Kearney, NE | 13.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 68848 | Kearney, NE | 15.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 68878 | Sumner, NE | 15.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 68863 | Overton, NE | 15.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 68844 | Hazard, NE | 19.5 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68812 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68812
123 MAIN ST
AMHERST NE 68812
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68812-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68812?
- 68812 is a Amherst, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68812 in?
- ZIP code 68812 is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68812 in?
- 68812 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68812?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68812 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68812?
- About 642 people live in ZIP code 68812, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68812?
- The median household income in 68812 is $69,808 a year, lower than 57% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68812?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68812 are 68870 (Riverdale, 5.2 miles), 68858 (Miller, 8.7 miles), 68845 (Kearney, 9.7 miles) and 68849 (Kearney, 9.8 miles).