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City Profile

Columbus, Nebraska

Population: 24,028 · 2 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
24,028
People
Median age
37.4
Housing
Total households
9,850
Income
Median household income
$64,626
Housing
Total housing units
10,303
Employment
Employment rate
66.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
21.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.2%
City details
Local time 02:13:46(CT)
LocationColumbus, NE
Population (ZIP areas)30,189(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes2total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard1 PO Box
CountyPlatte
Area code
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates41.4522053, -97.3947926
Land area287.7 sq miles(745,066,975 m²)

Map of Columbus, Nebraska with ZIP codes

Map of Columbus, Nebraska and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Columbus

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Columbus. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
68601Standard$68,48030,189
68602PO BOX

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS