ZIP code 68971
Where is ZIP code 68971?
Republican City, Nebraska
Harlan County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68971 belongs to Republican City, Nebraska in Harlan County. 68971 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 and 785. About 306 people live in the 68971 area, where the median household income is $64,375. The closest ZIP codes are 68960 (Naponee, 5.7 mi east), 68920 (Alma, 6.8 mi west) and 68929 (Bloomington, 12 mi east).
| ZIP code | 68971 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Republican City |
| Also accepted | Huntley, Repub City |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Harlan County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 308, 785 |
| Coordinates | 40.1034, -99.2322 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 689 |
Population and income in 68971
| Population | 306 · lower than 77% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 81% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 63.9 years · higher than 97% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $64,375 · lower than 70% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $57,346 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $177,100 · higher than 56% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 697 |
| Households | 158 (1.94 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 8.2% |
| Land area | 94.73 sq mi (plus 9.95 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68971. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68971
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68960 | Naponee, NE | 5.7 mi E | Standard |
| 68920 | Alma, NE | 6.8 mi W | Standard |
| 68929 | Bloomington, NE | 12 mi E | Standard |
| 68966 | Orleans, NE | 12.3 mi W | Standard |
| 68969 | Ragan, NE | 14.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 68939 | Franklin, NE | 15.1 mi E | Standard |
| 68947 | Hildreth, NE | 17.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 68977 | Stamford, NE | 18.5 mi W | Standard |
| 68982 | Wilcox, NE | 19.1 mi N | Standard |
| 67647 | Long Island, KS | 19.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 67621 | Agra, KS | 21.5 mi S | Standard |
| 68923 | Atlanta, NE | 22.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68971 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68971
123 MAIN ST
REPUBLICAN CITY NE 68971
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts HUNTLEY and REPUB CITY as the city name for 68971. Avoid Mullally: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68971-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68971?
- 68971 is a Republican City, Nebraska ZIP code. Huntley and Repub City are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 68971 in?
- ZIP code 68971 is in Harlan County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68971 in?
- 68971 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68971?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68971 use area codes 308 and 785.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68971?
- About 306 people live in ZIP code 68971, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68971?
- The median household income in 68971 is $64,375 a year, lower than 70% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68971?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68971 are 68960 (Naponee, 5.7 miles), 68920 (Alma, 6.8 miles), 68929 (Bloomington, 12 miles) and 68966 (Orleans, 12.3 miles).