ZIP code 68853
Where is ZIP code 68853?
Loup City, Nebraska
Sherman County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68853 belongs to Loup City, Nebraska in Sherman County. 68853 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 1,333 people live in the 68853 area, where the median household income is $54,674. The closest ZIP codes are 68817 (Ashton, 9 mi east), 68852 (Litchfield, 11.8 mi southwest) and 68815 (Arcadia, 12.5 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 68853 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Loup City |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Sherman County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 41.2845, -98.9751 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68853
| Population | 1,333 · higher than 67% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · lower than 60% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.7 years · higher than 81% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $54,674 · lower than 88% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,824 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $135,000 · lower than 67% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $817 a month |
| Housing units | 953 |
| Households | 628 (2.04 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 198.01 sq mi (plus 4.76 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68853. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68853
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68817 | Ashton, NE | 9 mi E | Standard |
| 68852 | Litchfield, NE | 11.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 68815 | Arcadia, NE | 12.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 68871 | Rockville, NE | 13.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 68844 | Hazard, NE | 14.1 mi S | Standard |
| 68838 | Farwell, NE | 17.6 mi E | Standard |
| 68859 | North Loup, NE | 17.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 68869 | Ravenna, NE | 18.4 mi S | Standard |
| 68855 | Mason City, NE | 18.5 mi W | Standard |
| 68820 | Boelus, NE | 19.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 68875 | Scotia, NE | 20.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 68814 | Ansley, NE | 20.3 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68853 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68853
123 MAIN ST
LOUP CITY NE 68853
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Oak Creek, Sherman Lake and Webster: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68853-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68853?
- 68853 is a Loup City, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68853 in?
- ZIP code 68853 is in Sherman County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68853 in?
- 68853 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68853?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68853 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68853?
- About 1,333 people live in ZIP code 68853, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68853?
- The median household income in 68853 is $54,674 a year, lower than 88% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68853?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68853 are 68817 (Ashton, 9 miles), 68852 (Litchfield, 11.8 miles), 68815 (Arcadia, 12.5 miles) and 68871 (Rockville, 13.5 miles).