Welcome to COLUMBUS, NE 68601
68601 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Columbus, Nebraska. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $82,100) are fairly typical for the Columbus area.
The median age here is 35.8. There are 13,364 men and 13,808 women. The median age for men is 34.6 while for women the median age is 37.1.
68601 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 41 degrees latitude (same latitude as Istanbul, Turkey) and -97 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,451 feet above sea level.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Columbus, NE
Average Home Value in 68601: $82,100
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 27,172
- White Population: 25,385
- Black Population: 103
- Hispanic Population: 2,068
- Asian Population: 113
- Hawaiian Population: 8
- Indian Population: 101
- Male Population: 13,364
- Female Population: 13,808
- Median Age: 35.800000000000004
- Median Age of Males: 34.6
- Median Age of Females: 37.1
Geography
- Region: Midwest
- Division: West North Central
- State: Nebraska
- CBSA Type: Micropolitan
- CBSA Name: Columbus NE
- County: Platte
- City: Columbus
- Longitude: -97.4
- Latitude: 41.4
- Elevation: 1,452 feet above sea level
- Area code: 402
Marital Status
Average Age
The Economics
- Average House Value: $82,100
- Average Annual Household Income: $47,246
- Businesses: 817
- Employees: 12,616
- Annual Payroll: $316,366,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 01, 03
- Congressional District Land Area: 11950.0, 64511.0
- Sr Senator: Chuck Hagel (R)
- Jr Senator: E. Benjamin Nelson (D)
- US House Representative: Jeff Fortenberry (R)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 141
- State FIPS Code: 31
Farmer's Markets in Zip Code 68601
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Schools in 68601 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Richland Public School
- 595 Road 3
- Richland, NE 68601
- (402) 564-6900
- Shell Creek Elementary School
- 16786 280th St
- Columbus, NE 68601
- (402) 564-8008
- Sunrise Elementary School
- 860 E 29th St
- Columbus, NE 68601
- (402) 564-4540
- High Schools
- Lakeview High School
- 3744 83rd St
- Columbus, NE 68601
- (402) 563-2345
- Other Schools
- Boys & Girls Home Columbus
- 3020 18th St Suite #11
- Columbus, NE 68601
- (402) 564-4949
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 68601 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.nsp.state.ne.us/sor/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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