| ZIP Code | 68048 |
|---|---|
| City | Plattsmouth |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Cass County |
| Area Code | 402/531 |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft |
| Latitude | 40.98408 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.942013 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.3% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,264 (24.4%) |
| Some College | 1,226 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 1,666 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 1,208 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,894 (31.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,083 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $256,200 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $959/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,644 |
| Vacant Units | 335 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,644 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 335 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 68048 is located in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, within Cass County. With a population of 13,833, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 68048 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,083 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68048 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $256,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $959 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 68048 is primarily White (88.50%). Residents are well-educated — 44.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68048 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 68048 in Plattsmouth, NE is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,833 residents, a median household income of $85,083, and a median home value of $256,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.