ZIP code 68974: Ruskin, NE
68974 is a ZIP code in Ruskin, Nebraska, mainly in Nuckolls County. About 262 people live here.
- Population
- 262
- Median household income
- $79,643
- Typical home value
- $92,000ACS median value
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 53.7
- Homeowners
- 97.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 68974 details
| City | Ruskin |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls County (also partly Thayer 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 | 34.8 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 8 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 13.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.12586, -97.86765 |
ZIP codes near 68974
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68943 | Hardy, NE | 6.6 mi | 241 |
| 68340 | Deshler, NE | 6.8 mi | 989 |
| 68964 | Oak, NE | 7.8 mi | 139 |
| 68325 | Byron, NE | 9.9 mi | 131 |
| 68961 | Nelson, NE | 10.9 mi | 633 |
| 68335 | Davenport, NE | 12.2 mi | 395 |
| 68978 | Superior, NE | 12.8 mi | 2,284 |
| 66964 | Republic, KS | 13.8 mi | 175 |
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 68974?
A typical home in ZIP code 68974 is worth about $92,000 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $79,643 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Nebraska average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 68974
What city is ZIP code 68974?
ZIP code 68974 is in Ruskin, NE, in Nuckolls County.
What county is ZIP code 68974 in?
68974 is mainly in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, and partly in Thayer County.
What is the population of ZIP code 68974?
About 262 people live in ZIP code 68974, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 68974 in?
68974 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.