ZIP code 68850
Where is ZIP code 68850?
Lexington, Nebraska
Dawson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68850 belongs to Lexington, Nebraska in Dawson County. 68850 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 12,428 people live in the 68850 area, where the median household income is $69,238. The closest ZIP codes are 68863 (Overton, 11.9 mi east), 68976 (Smithfield, 14 mi south) and 68937 (Elwood, 15 mi south).
| ZIP code | 68850 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lexington |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Dawson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 40.785, -99.7515 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68850
| Population | 12,428 · higher than 90% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 46 · higher than 80% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32 years · lower than 93% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $69,238 · lower than 59% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,321 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $161,400 · lower than 55% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $963 a month |
| Housing units | 4,312 |
| Households | 4,104 (3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 60% / 41% |
| Land area | 267.28 sq mi (plus 0.96 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68850. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68850
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68863 | Overton, NE | 11.9 mi E | Standard |
| 68976 | Smithfield, NE | 14 mi S | Standard |
| 68937 | Elwood, NE | 15 mi S | Standard |
| 69130 | Cozad, NE | 15.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 68834 | Eddyville, NE | 15.8 mi N | Standard |
| 68878 | Sumner, NE | 16.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 69028 | Eustis, NE | 16.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 68927 | Bertrand, NE | 18 mi SE | Standard |
| 69171 | Willow Island, NE | 18.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 68836 | Elm Creek, NE | 20.2 mi E | Standard |
| 68858 | Miller, NE | 22.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 69138 | Gothenburg, NE | 23.6 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68850 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68850
123 MAIN ST
LEXINGTON NE 68850
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68850-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68850?
- 68850 is a Lexington, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68850 in?
- ZIP code 68850 is in Dawson County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68850 in?
- 68850 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68850?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68850 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68850?
- About 12,428 people live in ZIP code 68850, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68850?
- The median household income in 68850 is $69,238 a year, lower than 59% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68850?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68850 are 68863 (Overton, 11.9 miles), 68976 (Smithfield, 14 miles), 68937 (Elwood, 15 miles) and 69130 (Cozad, 15.1 miles).