68601 ZIP Code – Columbus, Nebraska
Located in Columbus, Nebraska, ZIP code 68601 is a large ZIP code within Platte County with a population of approximately 30,224 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $67,871, which is near the Nebraska average and near the national figure. At $194,200, median home values run below the national average, with 69.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $874, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
At 2.8%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate of 9.3% is below the U.S. average. About 24.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The median age is 38.8, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 68634, 68653, 68624.
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ZIP 68601 vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 68601 | NE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30k | 3,367 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $194k | $159k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $874 | $829 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.0% | 25.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 68634 – Duncan
- 68653 – Platte Center
- 68624 – Bellwood
- 68647 – Monroe
- 68661 – Schuyler
- 68631 – Creston
- 68662 – Shelby
- 68642 – Humphrey
- 68658 – Rising City
- 68651 – Osceola
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68634 | DUNCAN | 672 | $58,438 |
| 68653 | PLATTE CENTER | 691 | $84,612 |
| 68624 | BELLWOOD | 973 | $80,938 |
| 68647 | MONROE | 768 | $95,527 |
| 68661 | SCHUYLER | 7,203 | $72,088 |