ZIP code 68982
Where is ZIP code 68982?
Wilcox, Nebraska
Kearney County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68982 belongs to Wilcox, Nebraska in Kearney County. 68982 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 591 people live in the 68982 area, where the median household income is $66,250. The closest ZIP codes are 68947 (Hildreth, 6.2 mi southeast), 68969 (Ragan, 8.4 mi southwest) and 68940 (Funk, 10.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 68982 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wilcox |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Kearney County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 40.3735, -99.1539 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 689 |
Population and income in 68982
| Population | 591 · lower than 58% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · lower than 60% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.9 years · higher than 61% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $66,250 · lower than 66% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,813 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $159,600 · lower than 56% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $671 a month |
| Housing units | 279 |
| Households | 251 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 87.78 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68982. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68982
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68947 | Hildreth, NE | 6.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 68969 | Ragan, NE | 8.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 68940 | Funk, NE | 10.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 68924 | Axtell, NE | 10.8 mi N | Standard |
| 68949 | Holdrege, NE | 12.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 68981 | Upland, NE | 14.1 mi E | Standard |
| 68959 | Minden, NE | 14.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 68923 | Atlanta, NE | 16.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 68960 | Naponee, NE | 17.2 mi S | Standard |
| 68929 | Bloomington, NE | 17.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 68971 | Republican City, NE | 19.1 mi S | Standard |
| 68958 | Loomis, NE | 19.5 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68982 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68982
123 MAIN ST
WILCOX NE 68982
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Lake, Oneida and Sherman: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68982-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68982?
- 68982 is a Wilcox, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68982 in?
- ZIP code 68982 is in Kearney County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68982 in?
- 68982 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68982?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68982 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68982?
- About 591 people live in ZIP code 68982, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68982?
- The median household income in 68982 is $66,250 a year, lower than 66% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68982?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68982 are 68947 (Hildreth, 6.2 miles), 68969 (Ragan, 8.4 miles), 68940 (Funk, 10.1 miles) and 68924 (Axtell, 10.8 miles).