ZIP code 68842
Where is ZIP code 68842?
Greeley, Nebraska
Greeley County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68842 belongs to Greeley, Nebraska in Greeley County. 68842 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 538 people live in the 68842 area, where the median household income is $57,875. The closest ZIP codes are 68875 (Scotia, 9.5 mi southwest), 68882 (Wolbach, 11.1 mi southeast) and 68665 (Spalding, 12.4 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 68842 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Greeley |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Greeley County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 41.5526, -98.53 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68842
| Population | 538 · lower than 61% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 81% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.9 years · higher than 74% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $57,875 · lower than 84% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,899 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $104,200 · lower than 85% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $658 a month |
| Housing units | 326 |
| Households | 247 (2.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 182.94 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68842. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68842
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68875 | Scotia, NE | 9.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 68882 | Wolbach, NE | 11.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 68665 | Spalding, NE | 12.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 68859 | North Loup, NE | 13.8 mi W | Standard |
| 68655 | Primrose, NE | 16.4 mi E | Standard |
| 68637 | Ericson, NE | 17 mi N | Standard |
| 68835 | Elba, NE | 18.5 mi S | Standard |
| 68627 | Cedar Rapids, NE | 19.4 mi E | Standard |
| 68862 | Ord, NE | 21.5 mi W | Standard |
| 68622 | Bartlett, NE | 22 mi N | Standard |
| 68873 | Saint Paul, NE | 23.1 mi S | Standard |
| 68838 | Farwell, NE | 23.8 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68842 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68842
123 MAIN ST
GREELEY NE 68842
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68842-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68842?
- 68842 is a Greeley, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68842 in?
- ZIP code 68842 is in Greeley County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68842 in?
- 68842 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68842?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68842 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68842?
- About 538 people live in ZIP code 68842, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68842?
- The median household income in 68842 is $57,875 a year, lower than 84% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68842?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68842 are 68875 (Scotia, 9.5 miles), 68882 (Wolbach, 11.1 miles), 68665 (Spalding, 12.4 miles) and 68859 (North Loup, 13.8 miles).