ZIP code 68876
Where is ZIP code 68876?
Shelton, Nebraska
Buffalo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68876 belongs to Shelton, Nebraska in Buffalo County. 68876 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 1,910 people live in the 68876 area, where the median household income is $82,207. The closest ZIP codes are 68840 (Gibbon, 6.1 mi west), 68883 (Wood River, 7.7 mi east) and 68956 (Kenesaw, 11.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 68876 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shelton |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Buffalo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 40.7717, -98.7435 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68876
| Population | 1,910 · higher than 74% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 21 · higher than 72% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.7 years · lower than 86% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 46% |
| Median household income | $82,207 · higher than 69% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,142 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $163,800 · lower than 52% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,060 a month |
| Housing units | 757 |
| Households | 687 (2.78 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 20% |
| Land area | 90.73 sq mi (plus 1.14 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68876. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68876
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68840 | Gibbon, NE | 6.1 mi W | Standard |
| 68883 | Wood River, NE | 7.7 mi E | Standard |
| 68956 | Kenesaw, NE | 11.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 68945 | Heartwell, NE | 14 mi S | Standard |
| 68802 | Grand Island, NE | 14.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 68810 | Alda, NE | 16 mi NE | Standard |
| 68824 | Cairo, NE | 17.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 68955 | Juniata, NE | 17.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 68847 | Kearney, NE | 18 mi W | Standard |
| 68848 | Kearney, NE | 18.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 68849 | Kearney, NE | 18.1 mi W | Unique |
| 68832 | Doniphan, NE | 19.1 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68876 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68876
123 MAIN ST
SHELTON NE 68876
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Sharon: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68876-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68876?
- 68876 is a Shelton, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68876 in?
- ZIP code 68876 is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68876 in?
- 68876 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68876?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68876 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68876?
- About 1,910 people live in ZIP code 68876, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68876?
- The median household income in 68876 is $82,207 a year, higher than 69% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68876?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68876 are 68840 (Gibbon, 6.1 miles), 68883 (Wood River, 7.7 miles), 68956 (Kenesaw, 11.6 miles) and 68945 (Heartwell, 14 miles).