68653 ZIP Code — Platte Center, NE

Platte County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68653 is located in Platte Center, Nebraska, within Platte County. It covers approximately 56.48 square miles and serves a population of 691 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68653

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 $176,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,612. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68653 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

691
population
56.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68653 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68653

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City Status
Platte Center Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68647 Monroe (7.3 mi) 68642 Humphrey (8.6 mi) 68601 Columbus (8.7 mi) 68631 Creston (9.6 mi) 68643 Leigh (13.9 mi) 68644 Lindsay (15.2 mi) 68624 Bellwood (18.7 mi) 68663 Silver Creek (18.8 mi) 68640 Genoa (19.3 mi) 68748 Madison (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 691
Population density 12 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 141
Geography
Land area 56.48 sq mi
Water area 0.13 sq mi
Latitude 41.5477
Longitude -97.4748
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 402
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 22.8% 41.6% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 52.3% 36.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 24.9% 17.7% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.0% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

691
Population
12
People per sq mi
46.4
Median age
$84,612
Median household income
$36,049
Per capita income
$176,500
Median home value
$925
Median monthly rent
92.1%
Home ownership
2.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
243
Housing units
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
22
Under 5
22
20
5–9
19
46
10–14
44
17
15–19
17
8
20–24
8
28
25–34
28
25
35–44
24
69
45–54
67
27
55–59
26
16
60–64
16
56
65–74
54
15
75–84
15
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1820429.5%
18 and over48770.5%
65 and over14220.5%
Median age46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%
Two or more races 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Other race 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
GroupCount%
White65993.6%
Two or more races182.6%
Hispanic or Latino131.8%
Other race101.4%
Asian40.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 22.8% 41.6% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 52.3% 36.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 24.9% 17.7% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.0% 5.2%
Under $10k 1.2%
$10k–$15k 0.8%
$15k–$25k 0.4%
$25k–$35k 13.4%
$35k–$50k 6.3%
$50k–$75k 17.4%
$75k–$100k 18.2%
$100k–$150k 19.8%
$150k–$200k 16.6%
$200k+ 5.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.2%
$10k–$15k0.8%
$15k–$25k0.4%
$25k–$35k13.4%
$35k–$50k6.3%
$50k–$75k17.4%
$75k–$100k18.2%
$100k–$150k19.8%
$150k–$200k16.6%
$200k+5.9%
Median income$84,612

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%
$50k–$100k 23.6%
$100k–$150k 20.2%
$150k–$200k 12.0%
$200k–$300k 12.4%
$300k–$500k 16.7%
$1M+ 10.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$176,500
Median rent / month$925
Owner occupied92.1%
Renter occupied7.9%
Vacant3.8%
Single-family detached96.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.3%
Median rooms7.5
Avg household size (owned)2.57

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.1%
2000–20094.6%
1990–199912.2%
1980–19894.6%
1970–197917.1%
1960–196911.4%
1950–19593.4%
1940–19495.7%
1939 or earlier31.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms13.7%
3 bedrooms54.0%
4 bedrooms14.1%
5+ bedrooms18.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.4%
1 vehicle14.6%
2 vehicles21.7%
3 or more63.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas6.7%
Electricity66.0%
Propane / LP gas20.2%
Wood3.2%
No fuel used0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16866.4%
Cohabiting couple124.7%
Male householder, no spouse3714.6%
Female householder, no spouse3614.2%
Households with children under 188031.6%
Households with seniors (65+)10742.3%
Average household size2.73

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.5%13.4%
Married61.8%68.3%
Separated1.1%0.0%
Widowed4.8%17.5%
Divorced5.9%0.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.2%
HS graduate 32.5%
Some college, no degree 32.1%
Associate's degree 15.0%
Bachelor's degree 14.7%
Graduate / professional 2.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.8%
Bachelor's or higher17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool84.4%
Kindergarten158.2%
Elementary school10457.1%
High school4223.1%
College / grad school137.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.9%
Retail trade 18.1%
Education & healthcare 17.3%
Agriculture & mining 17.0%
Other services 7.5%
Construction 6.4%
Professional & management 5.0%
Transportation & utilities 2.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Finance & real estate 1.7%
Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.5%
Service8.4%
Sales & office21.7%
Natural resources & construction9.2%
Production & transportation17.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.6%
Government8.6%
Self-employed21.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.3%
Carpool2.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home11.7%
Other means5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.0

Poverty

All people 2.8%
Under 18 years 2.5%
18 and over 2.9%
Married-couple families 0.6%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.2%
Retirement income19.8%
Supplemental Security4.0%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP1.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure33.1%
High cholesterol30.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart disease6.3%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma7.9%
Arthritis24.3%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease5.8%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.1%
Binge drinking24.2%
No physical activity22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.5%
Depression16.8%
Fair or poor health10.6%
Poor mental health11.4%
Poor physical health8.7%
No health insurance12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.2%
Visited dentist65.1%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss9.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans224.5%
Disability%
Any disability7.5%
Under 183.4%
18–64 years10.4%
65 and over6.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.9%
Public insurance34.6%
No insurance1.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only64793.6%
Spanish101.5%
Other Indo-European81.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)67497.5%
Born in same state67397.4%
Born in different state58384.4%
Foreign born10.1%
Naturalized citizen172.5%
Not a US citizen741.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian608.7%
French558%
Arab344.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish91.3%
Dutch91.3%
English50.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.6%
Internet access96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68653

What city is ZIP code 68653 in?

ZIP code 68653 is primarily assigned to Platte Center, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68653 in?

ZIP code 68653 falls within Platte County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68653 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 68653 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68653?

The median home value in ZIP code 68653 is $176,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 68653?

ZIP code 68653 has an estimated population of 691 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68653?

The median household income in ZIP code 68653 is $84,612, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68653 in?

ZIP code 68653 observes the CST timezone.

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