Zip Code

68601

City

Columbus, NE

Population & Migration

What is the forecasted population for Zip code 68601 Columbus, NE?

Population census 2020
28,791
Forecasted population 2025
31,201
8.4% vs. 2020
Forecasted population 2030
31,377
9% vs. 2020

Zip code 68601 Columbus, NE population is forecasted to grow 8.4% by 2025 (3.7 points above the 4.7% national average).

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Housing and Affordability

With a forecasted population of 31,201 people for 2025 zip code 68601 Columbus, NE will generate a good demand for housing, which is expected to have a deficit of 1,120 houses for 2030. Vacancy rate is 2.9 points below national US average.

Total homes available 2020
12,468
Estimated total home demand in 2030
13,588
Total homes balance inventory
1,120

Average Household Income in zip code 68601 Columbus, NE
from Internal Revenue Service

Average household income in 2021
$78,090

Affordability

Affordability Index
2

Affordability indicates the ability of potential homebuyers to afford a home measured in number of years needed to pay a house. Example: Home Price 500,000 / Household Income 100,000 = 5 Years = Index 5

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Drinking water violations

How is the quality of drinking water in Zip code 68601 Columbus, NE?

County total number of drinking water violations

40

-83%

232

County total number of drinking water contaminations

3

-86%

22

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