68653 — Platte Center, NE Home Values
Typical home value $294,087 as of June 2026 · 5th of 9 in Columbus, NE
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 68653, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 68653 compares in the Columbus, NE area
ZIP code 68653 (Platte Center, NE) has a typical home value of $294,087 as of June 2026, ranking 5th of 9 ZIP codes tracked in the Columbus, NE area, more expensive than about 56% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +3.6% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +37.9%, from $213,251 in June 2021 to $294,087 in June 2026.
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Population and demographics
ZIP code 68653 has a population of 620, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 95.4% White, 2.3% two or more races, 1.2% another race, 0.6% Asian, and 0.6% Hispanic or Latino.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 155 PLATTE ST, PLATTE CENTER, NE | 1.7 mi |
| LAKEVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 3744 83RD STREET, COLUMBUS, NE | 7.7 mi |
| LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | 3744 83RD ST, COLUMBUS, NE | 7.7 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68653?
$294,087 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 68653 an expensive ZIP code in the Columbus, NE area?
68653 ranks 5th of 9 ZIP codes in the Columbus, NE area by typical home value, more expensive than about 56% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 68653 changed over the past year?
+3.6% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 68653?
620, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 68653?
PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.7 mi), LAKEVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (7.7 mi), LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (7.7 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 68653?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Columbus, NE forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.