ZIP Code 68331 - Cortland Nebraska
Overview
ZIP Code 68331 is located in Cortland Nebraska. Portions of 68331 are also in Highland Township (Gage County) and Nemaha Township and Hanover Township (Gage County). 68331 is entirely within Gage County. Regionally, 68331 is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.
ZIP Code 68331 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Cortland |
| Primary County | Gage County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,154 |
| Area Code(s) | 402 / 531 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 68331 Map
68331 Demographics
68331 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Nebraska based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 68331 is White. The current unemployment level in 68331 is 3%.
| Population | 1,154 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.08% |
| Population Density | 23 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 396 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,958 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $331,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.05% |
68331 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 977 | 90.05% |
| Black | 2 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 8.57% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.55% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68331 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 66 | 9.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 126 | 18.92% |
| High School Diploma | 235 | 35.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 21 | 3.15% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 103 | 15.47% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 14.11% |
| Masters Degree | 19 | 2.85% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.3% |
68331 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.47179794, -96.70948029 |
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| Cities/Towns in 68331 | |
| Region | Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Beatrice, NE |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 49 Square Miles |
68331 Schools
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68331 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47i - Loess and Glacial Drift Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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