Columbus, NE micro area ZIP codes
The Columbus, NE micropolitan statistical area (CBSA 18100) covers 2 counties in Nebraska and 13 ZIP codes.
- ZIP codes
- 13
- Population
- 46,729
- Avg. median income
- $73,900population-weighted
- Counties
- 2
Click anywhere on the map to see which ZIP code it's in.
Counties in the Columbus, NE area
- Colfax County, NE
- Platte County, NE (central)
ZIP codes in the Columbus, NE area
| ZIP code | City | County | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68601 | Columbus | Platte County | 30,944 | $68,480 | $272,300 |
| 68602 PO Box | Columbus | Platte County | — | — | — |
| 68629 | Clarkson | Colfax County | 1,336 | $78,438 | $262,700 |
| 68631 | Creston | Platte County | 337 | $86,750 | $289,400 |
| 68634 | Duncan | Platte County | 635 | $74,125 | $223,300 |
| 68641 | Howells | Colfax County | 939 | $80,625 | $261,100 |
| 68642 | Humphrey | Platte County | 1,628 | $93,798 | $365,500 |
| 68643 | Leigh | Platte County | 1,019 | $77,125 | $280,600 |
| 68644 | Lindsay | Platte County | 762 | $81,750 | $400,700 |
| 68647 | Monroe | Platte County | 702 | $103,038 | $290,000 |
| 68653 | Platte Center | Platte County | 748 | $99,500 | $285,700 |
| 68659 | Rogers | Colfax County | 220 | $67,500 | — |
| 68661 | Schuyler | Colfax County | 7,459 | $83,279 | $228,200 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Frequently asked questions
How many ZIP codes are in the Columbus, NE micro area?
13 ZIP codes, based on each ZIP code's main county.
Which counties make up the Columbus, NE area?
Colfax County and Platte County.
What is an MSA?
A metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a core city of 50,000+ people plus the surrounding counties tied to it by commuting, as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Micropolitan areas have a core of 10,000–50,000. Together they are called core-based statistical areas (CBSAs).