🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

68048

Plattsmouth

ZIP Code 68048 is a standard zip code serving Plattsmouth, Plattsmouth, Nebraska (NE), in Cass County, United States. It has an estimated population of 12,422 with a median household income of $67,022. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Nebraska (NE)
County: Cass
City: Plattsmouth
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 40.999200
Longitude: -95.913900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 96.35 mi²
Water Area: 3.37 mi²
Population Density: 129.0 people per mi² (55th percentile)
Bounding Box: 41.063986°N, 40.857278°S, -95.809379°E, -96.064077°W

With 12,422 residents spread across 96.35 square miles, this area has a population density of 129.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

12,422

Population

70th percentile

$67,022

Median Income

80th percentile

$150,500

Median Home Value

55th percentile

96.35 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 68048 is $67,022, and the median home value is $150,500. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

5,363

Total Units

4,723

Occupied Units

88.1%

Occupancy Rate

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