ZIP code 68961
Where is ZIP code 68961?
Nelson, Nebraska
Nuckolls County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68961 belongs to Nelson, Nebraska in Nuckolls County. 68961 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 402 and 531. About 633 people live in the 68961 area, where the median household income is $55,673. The closest ZIP codes are 68964 (Oak, 9.1 mi east), 68957 (Lawrence, 10.5 mi northwest) and 68934 (Deweese, 11.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 68961 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Nelson |
| Also accepted | Nora |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Nuckolls County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 402, 531 |
| Coordinates | 40.2011, -98.0684 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 689 |
Population and income in 68961
| Population | 633 · lower than 56% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 69% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 61.9 years · higher than 95% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $55,673 · lower than 87% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $48,467 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $76,900 · lower than 93% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $497 a month |
| Housing units | 446 |
| Households | 391 (1.61 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 131.98 sq mi (plus 0.24 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68961. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68961
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68964 | Oak, NE | 9.1 mi E | Standard |
| 68957 | Lawrence, NE | 10.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 68934 | Deweese, NE | 11.2 mi N | Standard |
| 68974 | Ruskin, NE | 11.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 68978 | Superior, NE | 11.7 mi S | Standard |
| 68935 | Edgar, NE | 12.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 68943 | Hardy, NE | 14.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 68335 | Davenport, NE | 15.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 68938 | Fairfield, NE | 15.8 mi N | Standard |
| 68942 | Guide Rock, NE | 16.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 68452 | Ong, NE | 17.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 68340 | Deshler, NE | 18.4 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68961 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68961
123 MAIN ST
NELSON NE 68961
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NORA as the city name for 68961. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68961-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68961?
- 68961 is a Nelson, Nebraska ZIP code. Nora is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 68961 in?
- ZIP code 68961 is in Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68961 in?
- 68961 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68961?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68961 use area codes 402 and 531.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68961?
- About 633 people live in ZIP code 68961, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68961?
- The median household income in 68961 is $55,673 a year, lower than 87% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68961?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68961 are 68964 (Oak, 9.1 miles), 68957 (Lawrence, 10.5 miles), 68934 (Deweese, 11.2 miles) and 68974 (Ruskin, 11.2 miles).