68048 ZIP Code — Plattsmouth, NE

Cass County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68048 is located in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, within Cass County. It covers approximately 94.45 square miles and serves a population of 13,543 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68048

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,117. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 31% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68048 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,543

population

94.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68048 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68048

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68048. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plattsmouth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68409 Murray (3.8 mi) 51561 Pacific Junction (7.9 mi) 68413 Nehawka (9.5 mi) 68123 Bellevue (9.7 mi) 68133 Papillion (10.2 mi) 68037 Louisville (10.5 mi) 68113 Offutt Afb (10.7 mi) 68005 Bellevue (11.1 mi) 68463 Weeping Water (11.5 mi) 68455 Union (11.7 mi) 68059 Springfield (12.2 mi) 51534 Glenwood (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,543
Population density	143 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	94.45 sq mi
Water area	3.89 sq mi
Latitude	40.9694
Longitude	-95.9498
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402/531

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	32.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	34.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	27.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	5.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

13,543

Population

143

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$82,117

Median household income

$40,256

Per capita income

$231,900

Median home value

$979

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

4,565

Housing units

30.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

399

Under 5

396

448

5–9

445

505

10–14

501

366

15–19

364

347

20–24

345

763

25–34

756

877

35–44

870

895

45–54

888

552

55–59

548

478

60–64

474

743

65–74

738

277

75–84

274

148

85+

146

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,112	23.0%
18 and over	10,431	77.0%
65 and over	2,326	17.2%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	12,499	89.2%
Two or more races	629	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	473	3.4%
Other race	229	1.6%
Asian	69	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	53	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	42	0.3%
Black or African American	22	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	32.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	34.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	27.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	5.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k+ 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
$200k+	9.1%
Median income	$82,117

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 26.4%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 8.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,900
Median rent / month	$979
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	38.9%
4 bedrooms	23.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.8%
Electricity	33.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.9%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,084	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	302	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	753	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,096	20.9%
Households with children under 18	1,516	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,495	28.6%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	22.9%
Married	60.4%	59.3%
Separated	0.1%	0.6%
Widowed	3.0%	8.8%
Divorced	8.3%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	30.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	355	10.6%
Kindergarten	186	5.5%
Elementary school	1,440	42.9%
High school	773	23.0%
College / grad school	604	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 14.0%

Construction 12.9%

Finance & real estate 9.7%

Professional & management 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Public administration 7.2%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 4.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.8%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,553	15.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	30.0%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	15.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,748	94.1%
Spanish	81	0.6%
Other Indo-European	16	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	65	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,386	98.8%
Born in same state	13,221	97.6%
Born in different state	8,714	64.3%
Foreign born	165	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	157	1.2%
Not a US citizen	67	42.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,080	15.4%
French	2,015	14.9%
Arab	444	3.3%
Dutch	268	2%
English	252	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	126	0.9%
Norwegian	57	0.4%
Irish	50	0.4%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68048

What city is ZIP code 68048 in?

ZIP code 68048 is primarily assigned to Plattsmouth, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68048 in?

ZIP code 68048 falls within Cass County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68048 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 68048 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 68048?

ZIP code 68048 has an estimated population of 13,543 residents, with a density of 143 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68048?

The median home value in ZIP code 68048 is $231,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68048?

The median household income in ZIP code 68048 is $82,117, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68048 in?

ZIP code 68048 observes the CST timezone.