ZIP Code 68601 - Columbus Nebraska
Overview
ZIP Code 68601 is located in Columbus Nebraska. Portions of 68601 are also in Duncan and Lakeview and Richland and Columbus Township and Bismark Township (Platte County) and Butler Township and Shell Creek Township and Grand Prairie Township and Loup Township (Platte County) and Sherman Township (Platte County) and Oconee Township and Alexis Township. 68601 is primarily within Platte County, with some portions in Colfax County and Polk County. Regionally, 68601 is located in the Omaha Area.
ZIP Code 68601 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Columbus |
| Primary County | Platte County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 30,224 |
| Area Code(s) | 402 / 531 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 68601 Map
68601 Demographics
68601 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 68601 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 68601 is White. The current unemployment level in 68601 is 3%.
| Population | 30,224 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.73% |
| Population Density | 116 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,880 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,364 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $458,910 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 77.09% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 70.46% |
68601 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,578 | 77.09% |
| Black | 243 | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 7,020 | 21.16% |
| Asian | 250 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 87 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
68601 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 594 | 71.57% |
| Black | 1 | 0.12% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 27.59% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.36% |
68601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,281 | 14.11% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,181 | 13.5% |
| High School Diploma | 4,481 | 27.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 272 | 1.68% |
| GED or Alternate | 874 | 5.41% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,870 | 17.76% |
| Associates Degree | 2,123 | 13.14% |
| Masters Degree | 880 | 5.45% |
| Professional Degree | 133 | 0.82% |
| Doctorate Degree | 66 | 0.41% |
68601 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.45450592, -97.37618256 |
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| Regions | Omaha Area Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Columbus, NE |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 262 Square Miles |
68601 Schools
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68601 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 27g - Platte River Valley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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