ZIP code 68974
Where is ZIP code 68974?
Ruskin, Nebraska
Nuckolls County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68974 belongs to Ruskin, Nebraska in Nuckolls County. 68974 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 262 people live in the 68974 area, where the median household income is $79,643. The closest ZIP codes are 68964 (Oak, 7.1 mi north), 68340 (Deshler, 7.5 mi east) and 68943 (Hardy, 8.1 mi south).
| ZIP code | 68974 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ruskin |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Nuckolls County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 402, 531 |
| Coordinates | 40.1383, -97.872 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 689 |
Population and income in 68974
| Population | 262 · lower than 80% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 56% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 53.7 years · higher than 86% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $79,643 · higher than 63% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $53,184 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $92,000 · lower than 89% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 145 |
| Households | 130 (2.02 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 98% / 2.3% |
| Land area | 34.82 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68974. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68974
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68964 | Oak, NE | 7.1 mi N | Standard |
| 68340 | Deshler, NE | 7.5 mi E | Standard |
| 68943 | Hardy, NE | 8.1 mi S | Standard |
| 68325 | Byron, NE | 9.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 68961 | Nelson, NE | 11.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 68335 | Davenport, NE | 12.4 mi N | Standard |
| 68978 | Superior, NE | 13.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 66964 | Republic, KS | 13.9 mi S | Standard |
| 68370 | Hebron, NE | 14.3 mi E | Standard |
| 68327 | Chester, NE | 15.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 68326 | Carleton, NE | 15.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 66970 | Webber, KS | 16.5 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68974 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68974
123 MAIN ST
RUSKIN NE 68974
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68974-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68974?
- 68974 is a Ruskin, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68974 in?
- ZIP code 68974 is in Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68974 in?
- 68974 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68974?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68974 use area codes 402 and 531.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68974?
- About 262 people live in ZIP code 68974, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68974?
- The median household income in 68974 is $79,643 a year, higher than 63% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68974?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68974 are 68964 (Oak, 7.1 miles), 68340 (Deshler, 7.5 miles), 68943 (Hardy, 8.1 miles) and 68325 (Byron, 9.7 miles).