ZIP code 68861
Where is ZIP code 68861?
Odessa, Nebraska
Buffalo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68861 belongs to Odessa, Nebraska in Buffalo County. 68861 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 138 people live in the 68861 area, where the median household income is $39,792. The closest ZIP codes are 68836 (Elm Creek, 6.4 mi west), 68845 (Kearney, 7.5 mi northeast) and 68847 (Kearney, 9.4 mi east).
| ZIP code | 68861 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Odessa |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Buffalo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 40.7017, -99.2568 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68861
| Population | 138 · lower than 90% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 157 · higher than 86% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.9 years · higher than 70% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $39,792 · lower than 99% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,194 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.7% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $139,600 · lower than 65% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 60 |
| Households | 60 (2.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 0.88 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68861. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68861
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68836 | Elm Creek, NE | 6.4 mi W | Standard |
| 68845 | Kearney, NE | 7.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 68847 | Kearney, NE | 9.4 mi E | Standard |
| 68848 | Kearney, NE | 9.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 68812 | Amherst, NE | 10.2 mi N | Standard |
| 68870 | Riverdale, NE | 11.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 68940 | Funk, NE | 13.8 mi S | Standard |
| 68849 | Kearney, NE | 14 mi NE | Unique |
| 68924 | Axtell, NE | 14.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 68863 | Overton, NE | 14.6 mi W | Standard |
| 68858 | Miller, NE | 17.7 mi N | Standard |
| 68949 | Holdrege, NE | 18.5 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68861 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68861
123 MAIN ST
ODESSA NE 68861
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68861-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68861?
- 68861 is a Odessa, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68861 in?
- ZIP code 68861 is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68861 in?
- 68861 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68861?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68861 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68861?
- About 138 people live in ZIP code 68861, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68861?
- The median household income in 68861 is $39,792 a year, lower than 99% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68861?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68861 are 68836 (Elm Creek, 6.4 miles), 68845 (Kearney, 7.5 miles), 68847 (Kearney, 9.4 miles) and 68848 (Kearney, 9.9 miles).