ZIP code 68824
Where is ZIP code 68824?
Cairo, Nebraska
Hall County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68824 belongs to Cairo, Nebraska in Hall County. 68824 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 308. About 1,562 people live in the 68824 area, where the median household income is $77,989. The closest ZIP codes are 68820 (Boelus, 8.1 mi northwest), 68831 (Dannebrog, 8.8 mi north) and 68802 (Grand Island, 10.7 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 68824 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cairo |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Hall County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 41.0002, -98.6165 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68824
| Population | 1,562 · higher than 70% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 17 · higher than 68% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.7 years · lower than 91% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $77,989 · higher than 60% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,155 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $219,900 · higher than 72% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $850 a month |
| Housing units | 616 |
| Households | 604 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 89.85 sq mi (plus 0.56 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68824. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68824
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68820 | Boelus, NE | 8.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 68831 | Dannebrog, NE | 8.8 mi N | Standard |
| 68802 | Grand Island, NE | 10.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 68810 | Alda, NE | 11.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 68803 | Grand Island, NE | 12.9 mi E | Standard |
| 68883 | Wood River, NE | 13.1 mi S | Standard |
| 68872 | Saint Libory, NE | 14.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 68871 | Rockville, NE | 14.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 68869 | Ravenna, NE | 15.1 mi W | Standard |
| 68838 | Farwell, NE | 15.3 mi N | Standard |
| 68801 | Grand Island, NE | 15.4 mi E | Standard |
| 68876 | Shelton, NE | 17.1 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68824 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68824
123 MAIN ST
CAIRO NE 68824
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mayfield and South Loup: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68824-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68824?
- 68824 is a Cairo, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68824 in?
- ZIP code 68824 is in Hall County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68824 in?
- 68824 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68824?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68824 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68824?
- About 1,562 people live in ZIP code 68824, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68824?
- The median household income in 68824 is $77,989 a year, higher than 60% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68824?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68824 are 68820 (Boelus, 8.1 miles), 68831 (Dannebrog, 8.8 miles), 68802 (Grand Island, 10.7 miles) and 68810 (Alda, 11.8 miles).