ZIP code 68421: Peru, NE
68421 is a ZIP code in Peru, Nebraska, mainly in Nemaha County. About 987 people live here.
- Population
- 987
- Median household income
- $61,600
- Typical home value
- $140,400+15.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $478gross, per month
- Median age
- 21.8
- Homeowners
- 80.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 68421 details
| City | Peru |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nemaha County (also partly Otoe County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 49.5 sq mi, plus 0.7 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 20 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 13.2 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.49398, -95.74355 |
Median rent in 68421 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $341/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,042/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 68421
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64496 | Watson, MO | 6.4 mi | 224 |
| 68321 | Brownville, NE | 6.9 mi | 480 |
| 68379 | Julian, NE | 7.1 mi | 42 |
| 51640 | Hamburg, IA | 10.1 mi | 1,381 |
| 64482 | Rock Port, MO | 10.4 mi | 1,980 |
| 68305 | Auburn, NE | 10.7 mi | 4,351 |
| 68320 | Brock, NE | 10.7 mi | 348 |
| 68410 | Nebraska City, NE | 12.3 mi | 8,980 |
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
Buying a home in 68421?
A typical home in ZIP code 68421 is worth about $140,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $61,600 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Nebraska average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $140,400 homeWhat can a $61,600 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 68421
What city is ZIP code 68421?
ZIP code 68421 is in Peru, NE, in Nemaha County.
What county is ZIP code 68421 in?
68421 is mainly in Nemaha County, Nebraska, and partly in Otoe County.
What is the population of ZIP code 68421?
About 987 people live in ZIP code 68421, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 68421 in?
68421 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.