68601 ZIP Code
Columbus, Nebraska
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 68601 |
| City/Town: | Columbus |
| County: | Platte |
| State: | Nebraska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,224 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,871 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,231 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,744 |
| Median Home Value: | $194,200 |
| Land Area: | 287.7 sq miles
745.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 10.8 sq miles
28.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4524, -97.3947 |
Population Information (68601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,224 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,054 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,170 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,995 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,283 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,258 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,089 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,830 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,345 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,007 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,053 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,170 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,913 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,927 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,534 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 820 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (68601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $194,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $874 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,744 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,790 | 92.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 954 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,585 | 72.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,205 | 27.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (68601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,769 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,157 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,089 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,907 | 29.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,210 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,552 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,406 | 17.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,448 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (68601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,871 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,591 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,161 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,231 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (68601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,051 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,703 | 97.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 338 | 2.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,168 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,036 | 83.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,504 | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,123 | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 40 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (68601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,745 | 81.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 216 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 45 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 146 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,646 | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,415 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,505 | 14.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,423 | 24.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,238 | 14.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 116 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 579 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,490 | 8.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (68601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 249 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 486 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 926 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 801 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,734 | 14.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,219 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,875 | 15.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,012 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 767 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 721 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (68601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,530 | 79.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,421 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 527 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 362 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 666 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 13.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (68601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 807 | 5.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,270 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,390 | 28.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 240 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,685 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 978 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 85 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 721 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 605 | 3.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,726 | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 792 | 5.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 950 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 454 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (68601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (68601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,875 | 88.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,218 | 70.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,870 | 32.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,081 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (68601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,252 | 78.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,865 | 32.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,294 | 19.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 535 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 187 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 906 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (68601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,541 | 74.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 423 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 311 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 302 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 291 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 350 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 675 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 851 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (68601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 103 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,011 | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 948 | 7.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,256 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,526 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,399 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,917 | 15.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,416 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 685 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,483 | 11.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (68601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 275 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,265 | 9.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,772 | 21.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,958 | 38.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,248 | 17.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,226 | 9.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (68601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,693 | 31.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 370 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,541 | 64.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 28 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 77 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 43 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (68601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 740 | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,970 | 25.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,856 | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,224 | 27.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (68601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 553 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 705 | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,514 | 17.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,717 | 20.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,187 | 25.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,581 | 18.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 258 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 70 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (68601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,438 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $561 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $874 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (68601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,790 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,988 | 50.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,370 | 20.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,194 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,942 | 25.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,659 | 31.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,588 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (68601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,751 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,751 | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,304 | 53.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 361 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 875 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,126 | 26.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (68601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,452 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 614 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 295 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,778 | 50.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,711 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,054 | 14.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (68601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,450 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,242 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,956 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,543 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 294 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,920 | 54.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,329 | 37.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (68601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,386 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,467 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,580 | 45.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,863 | 53.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 876 | 25.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 24 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (68601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,311 | 87.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 352 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,913 | 1111.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,913 | 1111.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,913 | 1111.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 80 | 22.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 48 | 13.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,657 | 1038.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 4.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (68601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,229 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,569 | 79.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,660 | 20.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,417 | 19.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 146 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 47 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 50 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (68601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,790 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,966 | 93.0% | 89.4% |
Columbus, NE68601