ZIP code 68938
Where is ZIP code 68938?
Fairfield, Nebraska
Clay County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68938 belongs to Fairfield, Nebraska in Clay County. 68938 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 codes 402 and 531. About 532 people live in the 68938 area, where the median household income is $68,250. The closest ZIP codes are 68934 (Deweese, 5.4 mi south), 68933 (Clay Center, 6.7 mi northeast) and 68935 (Edgar, 8.3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 68938 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fairfield |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Clay County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 402, 531 |
| Coordinates | 40.4285, -98.1063 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 689 |
Population and income in 68938
| Population | 532 · lower than 61% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 56% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.2 years · lower than 71% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 49% |
| Median household income | $68,250 · lower than 61% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,965 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $150,800 · lower than 62% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $635 a month |
| Housing units | 295 |
| Households | 249 (2.14 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 70.36 sq mi (plus 0.32 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68938. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68938
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68934 | Deweese, NE | 5.4 mi S | Standard |
| 68933 | Clay Center, NE | 6.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 68935 | Edgar, NE | 8.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 68941 | Glenvil, NE | 8.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 68957 | Lawrence, NE | 12.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 68954 | Inland, NE | 12.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 68452 | Ong, NE | 13.1 mi E | Standard |
| 68944 | Harvard, NE | 13.7 mi N | Standard |
| 68975 | Saronville, NE | 14.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 68961 | Nelson, NE | 15.8 mi S | Standard |
| 68964 | Oak, NE | 17 mi SE | Standard |
| 68925 | Ayr, NE | 17.5 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68938 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68938
123 MAIN ST
FAIRFIELD NE 68938
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68938-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68938?
- 68938 is a Fairfield, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68938 in?
- ZIP code 68938 is in Clay County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68938 in?
- 68938 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68938?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68938 use area codes 402 and 531.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68938?
- About 532 people live in ZIP code 68938, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68938?
- The median household income in 68938 is $68,250 a year, lower than 61% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68938?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68938 are 68934 (Deweese, 5.4 miles), 68933 (Clay Center, 6.7 miles), 68935 (Edgar, 8.3 miles) and 68941 (Glenvil, 8.6 miles).