ZIP code 68937
Where is ZIP code 68937?
Elwood, Nebraska
Gosper County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68937 belongs to Elwood, Nebraska in Gosper County. 68937 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 1,831 people live in the 68937 area, where the median household income is $85,260. The closest ZIP codes are 68976 (Smithfield, 5.1 mi east), 69028 (Eustis, 12.3 mi northwest) and 68927 (Bertrand, 13.2 mi east).
| ZIP code | 68937 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Elwood |
| Also accepted | Johnson Lake |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Gosper County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 40.5747, -99.8258 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 689 |
Population and income in 68937
| Population | 1,831 · higher than 73% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 9 · lower than 51% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 53.8 years · higher than 86% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $85,260 · higher than 73% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $50,046 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $316,800 · higher than 91% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $649 a month |
| Housing units | 1,270 |
| Households | 805 (2.24 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 202.48 sq mi (plus 5.47 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68937. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68937
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68976 | Smithfield, NE | 5.1 mi E | Standard |
| 69028 | Eustis, NE | 12.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 68927 | Bertrand, NE | 13.2 mi E | Standard |
| 68850 | Lexington, NE | 15 mi N | Standard |
| 68958 | Loomis, NE | 18.4 mi E | Standard |
| 68922 | Arapahoe, NE | 19.2 mi S | Standard |
| 68863 | Overton, NE | 19.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 68936 | Edison, NE | 20.5 mi S | Standard |
| 68948 | Holbrook, NE | 21.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 69029 | Farnam, NE | 22.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 69130 | Cozad, NE | 22.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 68923 | Atlanta, NE | 23.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68937 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68937
123 MAIN ST
ELWOOD NE 68937
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts JOHNSON LAKE as the city name for 68937. Avoid Johnson Lk: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68937-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68937?
- 68937 is a Elwood, Nebraska ZIP code. Johnson Lake is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 68937 in?
- ZIP code 68937 is in Gosper County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68937 in?
- 68937 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68937?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68937 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68937?
- About 1,831 people live in ZIP code 68937, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68937?
- The median household income in 68937 is $85,260 a year, higher than 73% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68937?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68937 are 68976 (Smithfield, 5.1 miles), 69028 (Eustis, 12.3 miles), 68927 (Bertrand, 13.2 miles) and 68850 (Lexington, 15 miles).