ZIP code 68840
Where is ZIP code 68840?
Gibbon, Nebraska
Buffalo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68840 belongs to Gibbon, Nebraska in Buffalo County. 68840 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 2,624 people live in the 68840 area, where the median household income is $76,394. The closest ZIP codes are 68876 (Shelton, 6.1 mi east), 68847 (Kearney, 11.9 mi west) and 68848 (Kearney, 12 mi west).
| ZIP code | 68840 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gibbon |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Buffalo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 40.7444, -98.8543 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68840
| Population | 2,624 · higher than 80% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 17 · higher than 68% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.1 years · lower than 72% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $76,394 · higher than 57% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,040 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $208,100 · higher than 67% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $848 a month |
| Housing units | 1,169 |
| Households | 1,051 (2.48 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 152.01 sq mi (plus 1.73 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68840. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68840
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68876 | Shelton, NE | 6.1 mi E | Standard |
| 68847 | Kearney, NE | 11.9 mi W | Standard |
| 68848 | Kearney, NE | 12 mi W | PO Box only |
| 68945 | Heartwell, NE | 12.5 mi S | Standard |
| 68956 | Kenesaw, NE | 13.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 68849 | Kearney, NE | 13.6 mi NW | Unique |
| 68883 | Wood River, NE | 13.7 mi E | Standard |
| 68845 | Kearney, NE | 14.4 mi W | Standard |
| 68959 | Minden, NE | 16.8 mi S | Standard |
| 68870 | Riverdale, NE | 17.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 68869 | Ravenna, NE | 19.4 mi N | Standard |
| 68924 | Axtell, NE | 20.4 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68840 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68840
123 MAIN ST
GIBBON NE 68840
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Lowell and Newark: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68840-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68840?
- 68840 is a Gibbon, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68840 in?
- ZIP code 68840 is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68840 in?
- 68840 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68840?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68840 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68840?
- About 2,624 people live in ZIP code 68840, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68840?
- The median household income in 68840 is $76,394 a year, higher than 57% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68840?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68840 are 68876 (Shelton, 6.1 miles), 68847 (Kearney, 11.9 miles), 68848 (Kearney, 12 miles) and 68945 (Heartwell, 12.5 miles).