ZIP code 68836
Where is ZIP code 68836?
Elm Creek, Nebraska
Buffalo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68836 belongs to Elm Creek, Nebraska in Buffalo County. 68836 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 1,908 people live in the 68836 area, where the median household income is $86,806. The closest ZIP codes are 68861 (Odessa, 6.4 mi east), 68863 (Overton, 8.3 mi west) and 68812 (Amherst, 10.1 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 68836 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Elm Creek |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Buffalo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 40.7301, -99.3728 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68836
| Population | 1,908 · higher than 74% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 13 · higher than 62% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33 years · lower than 90% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $86,806 · higher than 76% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,691 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $224,800 · higher than 75% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $805 a month |
| Housing units | 751 |
| Households | 673 (2.84 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 146.91 sq mi (plus 2.76 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68836. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68836
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68861 | Odessa, NE | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
| 68863 | Overton, NE | 8.3 mi W | Standard |
| 68812 | Amherst, NE | 10.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 68845 | Kearney, NE | 12.8 mi E | Standard |
| 68870 | Riverdale, NE | 13.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 68858 | Miller, NE | 14.7 mi N | Standard |
| 68847 | Kearney, NE | 15.5 mi E | Standard |
| 68927 | Bertrand, NE | 15.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 68848 | Kearney, NE | 16.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 68878 | Sumner, NE | 17.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 68940 | Funk, NE | 17.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 68849 | Kearney, NE | 17.7 mi NE | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68836 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68836
123 MAIN ST
ELM CREEK NE 68836
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68836-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68836?
- 68836 is a Elm Creek, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68836 in?
- ZIP code 68836 is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68836 in?
- 68836 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68836?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68836 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68836?
- About 1,908 people live in ZIP code 68836, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68836?
- The median household income in 68836 is $86,806 a year, higher than 76% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68836?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68836 are 68861 (Odessa, 6.4 miles), 68863 (Overton, 8.3 miles), 68812 (Amherst, 10.1 miles) and 68845 (Kearney, 12.8 miles).