ZIP code 68979
Where is ZIP code 68979?
Sutton, Nebraska
Clay County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68979 belongs to Sutton, Nebraska in Clay County. 68979 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 1,572 people live in the 68979 area, where the median household income is $85,862. The closest ZIP codes are 68975 (Saronville, 4.2 mi west), 68365 (Grafton, 6.7 mi east) and 68933 (Clay Center, 11.5 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 68979 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sutton |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Clay County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 402, 531 |
| Coordinates | 40.6056, -97.8592 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 689 |
Population and income in 68979
| Population | 1,572 · higher than 70% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 12 · higher than 59% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.8 years · higher than 73% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $85,862 · higher than 74% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $49,386 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $157,900 · lower than 58% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $907 a month |
| Housing units | 778 |
| Households | 696 (2.22 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 135.5 sq mi (plus 0.48 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68979. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68979
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68975 | Saronville, NE | 4.2 mi W | Standard |
| 68365 | Grafton, NE | 6.7 mi E | Standard |
| 68933 | Clay Center, NE | 11.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 68944 | Harvard, NE | 11.9 mi W | Standard |
| 68371 | Henderson, NE | 12.6 mi N | Standard |
| 68361 | Geneva, NE | 14.2 mi E | Standard |
| 68452 | Ong, NE | 14.4 mi S | Standard |
| 68354 | Fairmont, NE | 14.5 mi E | Standard |
| 68436 | Shickley, NE | 15.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 68401 | Mc Cool Junction, NE | 16.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 68935 | Edgar, NE | 17.6 mi S | Standard |
| 68938 | Fairfield, NE | 17.8 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68979 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68979
123 MAIN ST
SUTTON NE 68979
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bixby and School Creek: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68979-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68979?
- 68979 is a Sutton, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68979 in?
- ZIP code 68979 is in Clay County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68979 in?
- 68979 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68979?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68979 use area codes 402 and 531.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68979?
- About 1,572 people live in ZIP code 68979, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68979?
- The median household income in 68979 is $85,862 a year, higher than 74% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68979?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68979 are 68975 (Saronville, 4.2 miles), 68365 (Grafton, 6.7 miles), 68933 (Clay Center, 11.5 miles) and 68944 (Harvard, 11.9 miles).