ZIP code 68870
Where is ZIP code 68870?
Riverdale, Nebraska
Buffalo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68870 belongs to Riverdale, Nebraska in Buffalo County. 68870 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 506 people live in the 68870 area, where the median household income is $87,159. The closest ZIP codes are 68849 (Kearney, 4.6 mi east), 68812 (Amherst, 5.2 mi west) and 68845 (Kearney, 7.2 mi south).
| ZIP code | 68870 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Riverdale |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Buffalo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 40.8524, -99.1611 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68870
| Population | 506 · lower than 63% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 11 · higher than 56% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.4 years · lower than 87% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $87,159 · higher than 77% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,647 |
| Below the poverty line | 1.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $222,200 · higher than 74% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 201 |
| Households | 163 (3.1 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 96% / 4.3% |
| Land area | 44.27 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68870. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68870
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68849 | Kearney, NE | 4.6 mi E | Unique |
| 68812 | Amherst, NE | 5.2 mi W | Standard |
| 68845 | Kearney, NE | 7.2 mi S | Standard |
| 68866 | Pleasanton, NE | 9.1 mi N | Standard |
| 68847 | Kearney, NE | 10.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 68861 | Odessa, NE | 11.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 68848 | Kearney, NE | 12.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 68858 | Miller, NE | 12.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 68836 | Elm Creek, NE | 13.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 68844 | Hazard, NE | 17.3 mi N | Standard |
| 68840 | Gibbon, NE | 17.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 68869 | Ravenna, NE | 17.9 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68870 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68870
123 MAIN ST
RIVERDALE NE 68870
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Gardner, Prairie Center and Thornton: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68870-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68870?
- 68870 is a Riverdale, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68870 in?
- ZIP code 68870 is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68870 in?
- 68870 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68870?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68870 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68870?
- About 506 people live in ZIP code 68870, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68870?
- The median household income in 68870 is $87,159 a year, higher than 77% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68870?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68870 are 68849 (Kearney, 4.6 miles), 68812 (Amherst, 5.2 miles), 68845 (Kearney, 7.2 miles) and 68866 (Pleasanton, 9.1 miles).