ZIP code 68873
Where is ZIP code 68873?
Saint Paul, Nebraska
Howard County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68873 belongs to Saint Paul, Nebraska in Howard County. 68873 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 3,785 people live in the 68873 area, where the median household income is $75,000. The closest ZIP codes are 68835 (Elba, 8.1 mi northwest), 68831 (Dannebrog, 9.3 mi southwest) and 68872 (Saint Libory, 10.5 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 68873 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Saint Paul |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Howard County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 41.2242, -98.444 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68873
| Population | 3,785 · higher than 83% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 22 · higher than 73% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.7 years · higher than 52% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $75,000 · higher than 55% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,297 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $214,800 · higher than 71% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $716 a month |
| Housing units | 1,493 |
| Households | 1,354 (2.74 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 171.29 sq mi (plus 2.89 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68873. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68873
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68835 | Elba, NE | 8.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 68831 | Dannebrog, NE | 9.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 68872 | Saint Libory, NE | 10.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 68838 | Farwell, NE | 10.6 mi W | Standard |
| 68864 | Palmer, NE | 11 mi E | Standard |
| 68882 | Wolbach, NE | 14 mi N | Standard |
| 68820 | Boelus, NE | 15.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 68816 | Archer, NE | 17.2 mi E | Standard |
| 68824 | Cairo, NE | 17.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 68817 | Ashton, NE | 18.9 mi W | Standard |
| 68827 | Chapman, NE | 20.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 68803 | Grand Island, NE | 20.6 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68873 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68873
123 MAIN ST
SAINT PAUL NE 68873
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Cushing and St Paul: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68873-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68873?
- 68873 is a Saint Paul, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68873 in?
- ZIP code 68873 is in Howard County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68873 in?
- 68873 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68873?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68873 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68873?
- About 3,785 people live in ZIP code 68873, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68873?
- The median household income in 68873 is $75,000 a year, higher than 55% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68873?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68873 are 68835 (Elba, 8.1 miles), 68831 (Dannebrog, 9.3 miles), 68872 (Saint Libory, 10.5 miles) and 68838 (Farwell, 10.6 miles).