ZIP code 68970
Where is ZIP code 68970?
Red Cloud, Nebraska
Webster County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68970 belongs to Red Cloud, Nebraska in Webster County. 68970 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, 531 and 785. About 1,248 people live in the 68970 area, where the median household income is $58,523. The closest ZIP codes are 68952 (Inavale, 7.5 mi west), 68942 (Guide Rock, 9.5 mi east) and 68972 (Riverton, 14.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 68970 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Red Cloud |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Webster County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 402, 531, 785 |
| Coordinates | 40.0952, -98.5187 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 689 |
Population and income in 68970
| Population | 1,248 · higher than 66% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 56% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.7 years · higher than 76% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $58,523 · lower than 83% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,792 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $95,000 · lower than 88% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $583 a month |
| Housing units | 746 |
| Households | 601 (2.01 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 153.39 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68970. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68970
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68952 | Inavale, NE | 7.5 mi W | Standard |
| 68942 | Guide Rock, NE | 9.5 mi E | Standard |
| 68972 | Riverton, NE | 14.1 mi W | Standard |
| 68928 | Bladen, NE | 14.8 mi N | Standard |
| 68930 | Blue Hill, NE | 15.7 mi N | Standard |
| 66936 | Burr Oak, KS | 16.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 68932 | Campbell, NE | 18.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 68957 | Lawrence, NE | 19.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 66952 | Lebanon, KS | 20 mi S | Standard |
| 68939 | Franklin, NE | 22.6 mi W | Standard |
| 68978 | Superior, NE | 23.7 mi E | Standard |
| 66941 | Esbon, KS | 23.7 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68970 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68970
123 MAIN ST
RED CLOUD NE 68970
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68970-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68970?
- 68970 is a Red Cloud, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68970 in?
- ZIP code 68970 is in Webster County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68970 in?
- 68970 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68970?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68970 use area codes 402, 531 and 785.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68970?
- About 1,248 people live in ZIP code 68970, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68970?
- The median household income in 68970 is $58,523 a year, lower than 83% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68970?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68970 are 68952 (Inavale, 7.5 miles), 68942 (Guide Rock, 9.5 miles), 68972 (Riverton, 14.1 miles) and 68928 (Bladen, 14.8 miles).