ZIP code 68959
Where is ZIP code 68959?
Minden, Nebraska
Kearney County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68959 belongs to Minden, Nebraska in Kearney County. 68959 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 codes 308, 402 and 531. About 4,048 people live in the 68959 area, where the median household income is $70,167. The closest ZIP codes are 68945 (Heartwell, 9.1 mi northeast), 68924 (Axtell, 9.5 mi west) and 68981 (Upland, 13.4 mi south).
| ZIP code | 68959 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Minden |
| Also accepted | Norman |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Kearney County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 308, 402, 531 |
| Coordinates | 40.5091, -98.9383 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 689 |
Population and income in 68959
| Population | 4,048 · higher than 84% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 16 · higher than 66% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.7 years · lower than 69% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $70,167 · lower than 56% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,641 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $221,400 · higher than 74% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $832 a month |
| Housing units | 1,857 |
| Households | 1,730 (2.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 250.56 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68959. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68959
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68945 | Heartwell, NE | 9.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 68924 | Axtell, NE | 9.5 mi W | Standard |
| 68981 | Upland, NE | 13.4 mi S | Standard |
| 68848 | Kearney, NE | 14 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 68947 | Hildreth, NE | 14.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 68982 | Wilcox, NE | 14.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 68950 | Holstein, NE | 15.4 mi E | Standard |
| 68847 | Kearney, NE | 15.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 68940 | Funk, NE | 16.1 mi W | Standard |
| 68956 | Kenesaw, NE | 16.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 68840 | Gibbon, NE | 16.8 mi N | Standard |
| 68932 | Campbell, NE | 18.1 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68959 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68959
123 MAIN ST
MINDEN NE 68959
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NORMAN as the city name for 68959. Avoid Cosmo and South Minden: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68959-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68959?
- 68959 is a Minden, Nebraska ZIP code. Norman is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 68959 in?
- ZIP code 68959 is in Kearney County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68959 in?
- 68959 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68959?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68959 use area codes 308, 402 and 531.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68959?
- About 4,048 people live in ZIP code 68959, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68959?
- The median household income in 68959 is $70,167 a year, lower than 56% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68959?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68959 are 68945 (Heartwell, 9.1 miles), 68924 (Axtell, 9.5 miles), 68981 (Upland, 13.4 miles) and 68848 (Kearney, 14 miles).