ZIP Code 68601: Columbus, NE

Location Overview of ZIP Code 68601

Columbus has 2 ZIP codes in our directory, and Platte County has 8.

Nebraska has 640 ZIP codes listed in total.

The nearest listed ZIP code is 68653 in Platte Center, about 4.4 mi to the west.

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Map of ZIP Code 68601

Map centred on 41.543, -97.3763. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.

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ZIP Codes Near 68601

These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 68601, measured in a straight line.

Nearby Cities and Towns

The closest places to ZIP code 68601, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.

• Platte Center – 4.4 mi west
• Creston – 8.1 mi north
• Humphrey – 11 mi northwest
• Leigh – 12 mi northeast
• Monroe – 13 mi west
• Bellwood – 15 mi south
• Duncan – 15 mi southwest
• Schuyler – 17 mi east
• Clarkson – 18 mi northeast
• Lindsay – 18 mi northwest
• Madison – 20 mi north
• Octavia – 21 mi southeast

Schools Near Columbus

If you are moving to ZIP code 68601, check with the education authority that serves Columbus, Platte County which schools cover your street address.

Looking at nearby areas such as Platte Center, Creston and Humphrey widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.

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Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Use the map above to explore green space around Columbus, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider Nebraska area.

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Hospitals and Healthcare

Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Columbus can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.

Residents may also use facilities in nearby Platte Center, Creston and Humphrey.

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Shopping and Dining in Columbus

For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 68601, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.

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Libraries and Historical Places

Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Columbus, Nebraska can be found with the searches below.

For local history, try the archives of Platte County along with the name Columbus.

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Roads, Rivers and Lakes

From ZIP code 68601, Platte Center lies about 4.4 mi to the west, Creston lies about 8.1 mi to the north, Humphrey lies about 11 mi to the northwest, Leigh lies about 12 mi to the northeast and Monroe lies about 13 mi to the west in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.

Rivers, lakes and coastline near Columbus show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 68601