ZIP code 68949
Where is ZIP code 68949?
Holdrege, Nebraska
Phelps County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68949 belongs to Holdrege, Nebraska in Phelps County. 68949 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 6,662 people live in the 68949 area, where the median household income is $63,273. The closest ZIP codes are 68958 (Loomis, 7.2 mi west), 68940 (Funk, 7.4 mi northeast) and 68923 (Atlanta, 7.9 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 68949 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Holdrege |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Phelps County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 40.4475, -99.3672 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 689 |
Population and income in 68949
| Population | 6,662 · higher than 87% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 31 · higher than 77% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.8 years · lower than 52% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $63,273 · lower than 73% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $48,606 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 31% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $197,200 · higher than 63% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $810 a month |
| Housing units | 3,132 |
| Households | 2,962 (2.19 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 64% / 36% |
| Land area | 218.2 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68949. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68949
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68958 | Loomis, NE | 7.2 mi W | Standard |
| 68940 | Funk, NE | 7.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 68923 | Atlanta, NE | 7.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 68969 | Ragan, NE | 10.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 68982 | Wilcox, NE | 12.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 68927 | Bertrand, NE | 13.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 68924 | Axtell, NE | 14.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 68947 | Hildreth, NE | 18.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 68861 | Odessa, NE | 18.5 mi N | Standard |
| 68967 | Oxford, NE | 19.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 68836 | Elm Creek, NE | 19.5 mi N | Standard |
| 68976 | Smithfield, NE | 21.2 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68949 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68949
123 MAIN ST
HOLDREGE NE 68949
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Holdridge, Prairie and Sheridan: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68949-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68949?
- 68949 is a Holdrege, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68949 in?
- ZIP code 68949 is in Phelps County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68949 in?
- 68949 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68949?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68949 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68949?
- About 6,662 people live in ZIP code 68949, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68949?
- The median household income in 68949 is $63,273 a year, lower than 73% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68949?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68949 are 68958 (Loomis, 7.2 miles), 68940 (Funk, 7.4 miles), 68923 (Atlanta, 7.9 miles) and 68969 (Ragan, 10.3 miles).