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ZIP Code 68421
Peru, NE, Nemaha County
Population
987
Land area
49.6sq mi
People per sq mi
20
City
Peru
ZIP 68421 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 68421 at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $61,600 a year, 19% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,800 (52% below Nebraska) and median rent is $478 a month.
Local data for ZIP 68421
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 68421, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,600
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$113,800
Median rent
$478/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
37.4%
Median age
21.8
Average commute
13.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
4
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
28
$542K annual payroll
PPP loans
$465K
30 loans
Campaign donations
$1,888
26% D, 8% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 68421, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
463
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 68421, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
5.9%
U.S. 12.1% -6.2 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 68421
ZIP codes near 68421
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 68379Julian | 5.6 mi | 1.2 |
| 64496Watson | 7.3 mi | 37.1 |
| 68321Brownville | 9.2 mi | 26.4 |
| 68305Auburn | 9.8 mi | 144.9 |
| 68320Brock | 10 mi | 56.1 |
| 51640Hamburg | 11 mi | 115.4 |
| 68410Nebraska City | 12 mi | 143.3 |
| 68414Nemaha | 13 mi | 31.9 |
| 68448Talmage | 14 mi | 46.5 |
| 64482Rock Port | 14 mi | 131 |
| 68382Lorton | 15 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 68421?
- ZIP code 68421 is in Peru, NE (Nemaha County).
- What county is ZIP code 68421 in?
- ZIP code 68421 is mostly in Nemaha County, Nebraska.
- How many people live in ZIP code 68421?
- About 987 people live in the 68421 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.