ZIP code 68438
Where is ZIP code 68438?
Sprague, Nebraska
Lancaster County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 68438 belongs to Sprague, Nebraska in Lancaster County. 68438 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sprague post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 402 and 531. About 176 people live in the 68438 area, where the median household income is $81,250. The closest ZIP codes are 68404 (Martell, 1.7 mi north), 68368 (Hallam, 4.6 mi southwest) and 68430 (Roca, 6.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 68438 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sprague |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 402, 531 |
| Coordinates | 40.6267, -96.7456 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 684 |
Population and income in 68438
| Population | 176 · lower than 87% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,725 · higher than 94% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.7 years · lower than 91% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 46% |
| Median household income | $81,250 · higher than 66% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,810 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $197,300 · higher than 63% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,607 a month |
| Housing units | 64 |
| Households | 64 (2.75 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68438. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68438
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68404 | Martell, NE | 1.7 mi N | Standard |
| 68368 | Hallam, NE | 4.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 68430 | Roca, NE | 6.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 68372 | Hickman, NE | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
| 68523 | Lincoln, NE | 7.9 mi N | Standard |
| 68358 | Firth, NE | 8.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 68331 | Cortland, NE | 9 mi S | Standard |
| 68339 | Denton, NE | 9.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 68512 | Lincoln, NE | 9.4 mi N | Standard |
| 68516 | Lincoln, NE | 10.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 68526 | Lincoln, NE | 11 mi NE | Standard |
| 68333 | Crete, NE | 11.1 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68438 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68438
PO BOX 123
SPRAGUE NE 68438
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68438-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68438?
- 68438 is a Sprague, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68438 in?
- ZIP code 68438 is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68438 in?
- 68438 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68438?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68438 use area codes 402 and 531.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68438?
- About 176 people live in ZIP code 68438, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68438?
- The median household income in 68438 is $81,250 a year, higher than 66% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 68438 for a street address?
- No. 68438 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sprague use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68438?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68438 are 68404 (Martell, 1.7 miles), 68368 (Hallam, 4.6 miles), 68430 (Roca, 6.3 miles) and 68372 (Hickman, 6.4 miles).