68631 ZIP Code — Creston, NE

Platte County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68631 is located in Creston, Nebraska, within Platte County. It covers approximately 38.68 square miles and serves a population of 345 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 531.

About ZIP code 68631

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,000. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68631 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

345

population

38.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68631 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68631

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68631. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Creston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68643 Leigh (6 mi) 68642 Humphrey (7.3 mi) 68653 Platte Center (9.6 mi) 68629 Clarkson (12.9 mi) 68748 Madison (14.1 mi) 68601 Columbus (14.2 mi) 68647 Monroe (16.6 mi) 68644 Lindsay (16.8 mi) 68779 Stanton (17.3 mi) 68661 Schuyler (17.8 mi) 68641 Howells (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	345
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	38.68 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.6561
Longitude	-97.3588
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	531

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	41.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	36.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	17.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

345

Population

People per sq mi

33.7

Median age

$70,000

Median household income

$33,835

Per capita income

$183,000

Median home value

$867

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

129

Housing units

27.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	114	33.0%
18 and over	231	67.0%
65 and over	58	16.8%
Median age	33.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	343	98.8%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.6%
Other race	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	41.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	36.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	17.7%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$70,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 22.2%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,000
Median rent / month	$867
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	98.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	1.3%
1980–1989	1.3%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	64.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	28.7%
4 bedrooms	44.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	38.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	63.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.9%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	4.3%
No fuel used	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	23	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	30	21.7%
Households with children under 18	45	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	31.2%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	13.5%
Married	69.2%	64.3%
Separated	7.5%	4.8%
Widowed	0.0%	12.7%
Divorced	4.2%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 27.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	27.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	16.1%
Kindergarten	10	10.8%
Elementary school	43	46.2%
High school	20	21.5%
College / grad school	5	5.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Retail trade 16.6%

Agriculture & mining 15.2%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Construction 11.3%

Wholesale trade 10.6%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Other services 0.7%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.1%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	31.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	2.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.3%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 4.4%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	24.8%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.5%
Public insurance	19.7%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	301	87.2%
Spanish	6	2.0%
Other Indo-European	6	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	343	99.4%
Born in same state	343	99.4%
Born in different state	305	88.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	9%
Italian	17	4.9%
Polish	13	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	3.8%
German	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	91.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68631

What city is ZIP code 68631 in?

ZIP code 68631 is primarily assigned to Creston, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68631 in?

ZIP code 68631 falls within Platte County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68631 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 68631 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68631 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 68631 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68631?

The median home value in ZIP code 68631 is $183,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 68631?

ZIP code 68631 has an estimated population of 345 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68631 in?

ZIP code 68631 observes the CST timezone.