ZIP Code 68876: Shelton, Nebraska
ZIP code 68876 covers part or all of Shelton in Buffalo County, Nebraska. Its reference point is at latitude 40.7717 and longitude -98.7435 (40°46'18.1"N 98°44'36.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 68876
68876 is the only ZIP code listed for Shelton, NE in our directory.
Across Buffalo County there are 13 ZIP codes listed, and Nebraska has 640 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 68840 in Gibbon, NE, about 6.1 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 68876 |
|---|---|
| City | Shelton |
| County | Buffalo County |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Latitude | 40.7717 |
| Longitude | -98.7435 |
| DMS | 40°46'18.1"N 98°44'36.6"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 68840 (Gibbon, 6.1 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 68876
Map centered on 40.7717, -98.7435. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
ZIP Codes Near 68876
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 68876, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 68876, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Gibbon, NE (6.1 mi west), Wood River, NE (7.7 mi east) and Kenesaw, NE (12 mi southeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Gibbon, NE – 6.1 mi west
- Wood River, NE – 7.7 mi east
- Kenesaw, NE – 12 mi southeast
- Prosser, NE – 12 mi southeast
- Heartwell, NE – 14 mi south
- Grand Island, NE – 14 mi northeast
- Alda, NE – 16 mi east
- Cairo, NE – 17 mi northeast
- Juniata, NE – 18 mi southeast
- Kearney, NE – 18 mi west
Schools Near Shelton, NE
If you are moving to ZIP code 68876, check the school district serving Shelton and Buffalo County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Shelton, NE can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 68876 may also use facilities in nearby Gibbon, Wood River and Kenesaw.
Shopping and Dining in Shelton
For places to eat and shop near Shelton, NE, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 68876.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Shelton, Nebraska can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 68876.
To research local history, try searching for Buffalo County records and archives along with the name Shelton.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 68876, Gibbon lies about 6.1 mi to the west, Wood River lies about 7.7 mi to the east, Kenesaw lies about 12 mi to the southeast, Prosser lies about 12 mi to the southeast and Heartwell lies about 14 mi to the south. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 68876
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