ZIP code 68601: Columbus, NE
68601 is a ZIP code in Columbus, Nebraska, mainly in Platte County, part of the Columbus, NE micro area. About 30,944 people live here.
- Population
- 30,944
- Median household income
- $68,480
- Typical home value
- $272,300+2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $897gross, per month
- Median age
- 37.9
- Homeowners
- 69.3%of occupied homes
Shaded: ZIP code 68601's area. Click anywhere on the map to see which ZIP code it's in.
ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 68601 details
| City | Columbus |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Platte County (also partly Colfax County, Polk County, Butler County) |
| Metro area | Columbus, NE |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 287.7 sq mi, plus 10.8 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 108 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 15.7 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.45235, -97.39467 |
Median rent in 68601 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $680/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $927/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,114/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,036/mo |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,737/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 68601
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68602 | Columbus, NE | 2.1 mi | — |
| 68634 | Duncan, NE | 7.2 mi | 635 |
| 68653 | Platte Center, NE | 9.3 mi | 748 |
| 68624 | Bellwood, NE | 11.3 mi | 1,009 |
| 68647 | Monroe, NE | 12.9 mi | 702 |
| 68661 | Schuyler, NE | 16.1 mi | 7,459 |
| 68631 | Creston, NE | 16.5 mi | 337 |
| 68662 | Shelby, NE | 16.7 mi | 1,088 |
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 68601?
A typical home in ZIP code 68601 is worth about $272,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $68,480 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Nebraska average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $272,300 homeWhat can a $68,480 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 68601
What city is ZIP code 68601?
ZIP code 68601 is in Columbus, NE, in Platte County.
What county is ZIP code 68601 in?
68601 is mainly in Platte County, Nebraska, and partly in Colfax County, Polk County and Butler County.
What is the population of ZIP code 68601?
About 30,944 people live in ZIP code 68601, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 68601 in?
68601 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does Columbus have?
Columbus, NE also uses 68602.