Zip Code 68601
Columbus, Nebraska — Platte County
📍 ZIP code 68601 is in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.
ZIP code 68601 is located in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. It is a zip code in the Central (CST/CDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 30,619. The area code for ZIP code 68601 is 402.
Quick Answer
Zip code 68601 is in Columbus, Nebraska (Platte County). It has a population of 30,619, median household income of $70,697, and median home value of $204,700.
Population
30,619
Income
$70,697
Home Value
$204,700
Climate
87°F / 14°F
About Zip Code 68601
Zip code 68601 is located in Columbus, Nebraska, within Platte County. Home to approximately 30,619 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 1459 ft and falls within the Central (CST/CDT) timezone. The local area code is 402.
The median household income is $70,697 per year, which is below the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $204,700, and the cost of living index is 78 (22% below the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 87°F while winters drop to 14°F. The area receives about 29 in of rain and 26 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 288.6 square miles of land area and 10.6 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
30,619
$70,697
$204,700
Central (CST/CDT)
402
1459 ft
288.6 sq mi
38.8
12,963
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 68601 | 68634 | 68653 | 68624 | 68647 | 68661 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Columbus, NE | Duncan, NE | Columbus, NE | Bellwood, NE | Genoa, NE | Schuyler, NE |
| Population | 30,619 | 688 | 620 | 971 | 695 | 7,368 |
| Median Income | $70,697 | $63,929 | $88,529 | $73,958 | $100,142 | $80,653 |
| Home Value | $204,700 | $144,700 | $185,000 | $150,800 | $205,800 | $133,500 |
| Cost of Living | 78 | 61 | 83 | 75 | 91 | 60 |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 26.8 | 46 | 43.5 | 48.3 | 33.4 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Columbus's cost of living is 22% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Very Affordable
Income-to-Home
2.9x
Demographics
Zip code 68601 has a population of 30,619 people with a median age of 38.8. There are 12,963 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Columbus (68601) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↑ 7.5%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
87°F
14°F
29 in
26 in
Columbus experiences warm summers with average highs around 87°F. Winters are cold with lows averaging 14°F. The area receives about 26 in of snow per year.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$204,700
Median Household Income
$70,697
With 12,963 housing units across 288.6 square miles, 68601 has a housing density of 45 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
41.4542°
Longitude
-97.3987°
Land Area
288.6 sq mi
Water Area
10.6 sq mi
Nearby Zip Codes
Zip codes closest to 68601 (Columbus, NE) with distances:
ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 68601's $70,697. A way to compare Columbus to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 68601 (Columbus, NE). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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People Also Ask
What zip code is Columbus, Nebraska?
Columbus, Nebraska uses zip code 68601.
What county is zip code 68601 in?
Zip code 68601 is located in Platte County, Nebraska.
What is the population of zip code 68601?
The population of zip code 68601 is 30,619 with a median age of 38.8.
Is 68601 in Columbus, Nebraska?
Yes, zip code 68601 is in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. The area code is 402.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 68601 in?
Zip code 68601 is in Columbus, Nebraska. It is part of Platte County and uses the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
What is zip code 68601?
Zip code 68601 is a U.S. postal code in Columbus, Nebraska (Platte County). It has a population of 30,619 and covers 288.6 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 68601?
The population of zip code 68601 (Columbus, NE) is 30,619 with a median age of 38.8. There are approximately 12,963 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 68601?
The median household income in zip code 68601 (Columbus, NE) is $70,697 per year. The cost of living index is 78 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 68601?
The median home value in zip code 68601 (Columbus, NE) is $204,700. The cost of living index is 78 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 68601 in?
Zip code 68601 is located in Platte County, Nebraska. The primary city is Columbus.
What is the area code for zip code 68601?
Zip code 68601 in Columbus, NE uses area code 402. It is located in the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
Is zip code 68601 a good place to live?
Zip code 68601 (Columbus, NE) has a cost of living index of 78 (100 = national average), a median household income of $70,697, and median home values of $204,700. The median age is 38.8. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 68601?
The cost of living index for zip code 68601 (Columbus, NE) is 78, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $204,700.
What schools serve zip code 68601?
Zip code 68601 in Columbus, Nebraska is served by the local school district of Platte County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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- U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
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