Platte County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 8 ZIP codes · 7 cities
8
ZIP codes
34,241
population (2021)
+6.2%
pop change since 2010
31141
FIPS code
Platte County ZIP code map
About Platte County
Platte County is located in Nebraska and contains 8 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 34,241 as of 2021,
an increase of
6.2% from 32,237 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Platte County is 31141.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 34,241 |
| 2010 population | 32,237 |
| Change | +6.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31141 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Platte County
ZIP codes for Platte County, NE (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68601 | Columbus | Platte | View map |
| 68602 | Columbus | Platte | View map |
| 68631 | Creston | Platte | View map |
| 68634 | Duncan | Platte | View map |
| 68642 | Humphrey | Platte | View map |
| 68644 | Lindsay | Platte | View map |
| 68647 | Monroe | Platte | View map |
| 68653 | Platte Center | Platte | View map |
Demographics & statistics
35,700
Population
38.7
Median age
$70,580
Median household income
$35,821
Per capita income
$191,100
Median home value
$833
Median monthly rent
82.9%
Home ownership
4.7%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
11,517
Housing units
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,267
Under 5
1,141
1,415
5–9
1,274
1,418
10–14
1,277
1,297
15–19
1,168
1,055
20–24
950
2,092
25–34
1,884
2,435
35–44
2,192
1,953
45–54
1,758
1,344
55–59
1,210
1,215
60–64
1,093
1,841
65–74
1,658
927
75–84
835
527
85+
474
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,346 | 28.4% |
| 18 and over | 26,354 | 71.6% |
| 65 and over | 6,262 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.7%
Hispanic or Latino
11.3%
Two or more races
8.6%
Other race
4.2%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,086 | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,569 | 11.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,483 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 1,685 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 232 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 151 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.0%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
17.3%
$75k–$100k
21.3%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $70,580 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.2%
$50k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k–$300k
23.5%
$300k–$500k
16.2%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
3.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,100 |
| Median rent / month | $833 |
| Owner occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter occupied | 17.1% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 93.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 7.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% |
| 3 or more | 47.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.2% |
| Electricity | 57.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,380 | 64.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 771 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,538 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,194 | 14.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,401 | 34.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,233 | 31.1% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.4% | 13.5% |
| Married | 61.6% | 70.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
32.0%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
16.6%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 734 | 8.9% |
| Kindergarten | 424 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 4,446 | 48.9% |
| High school | 2,099 | 25.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,171 | 9.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Agriculture & mining
18.0%
Manufacturing
17.9%
Retail trade
10.6%
Construction
7.4%
Other services
4.9%
Professional & management
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.6%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.3% |
| Service | 10.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.6% |
| Government | 9.3% |
| Self-employed | 15.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 4.4% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.0 |
Poverty
All people
4.7%
Under 18 years
4.1%
18 and over
5.0%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
20.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 23.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 11.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,455 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.7% |
| Public insurance | 25.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,292 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 2,579 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,570 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,749 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 31,393 | 97.2% |
| Born in different state | 25,458 | 85.0% |
| Foreign born | 356 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,951 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,550 | 47.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,994 | 8.4% |
| French | 1,998 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 1,311 | 3.7% |
| Polish | 719 | 2% |
| Dutch | 651 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 355 | 1% |
| German | 100 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 44 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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