Zip 68601 (Columbus, NE) Economy


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68601 Columbus, NE is a city in Platte County with a population of 22,926 as of 2019. The average rent for 2 bedrooms in 68601 Columbus, NE is $920 compared to the US average of $1430. It also features a grocery cost index score of 96, which is below the US average of 100. Companies based in 68601 Columbus, NE include Dinsdale Automotive & Machine Inc., Midwest Exterior Solutions LLC and Nebraska Capital Corporation For Industry. Dinsdale Automotive & Machine Inc. provides professional automotive repair services as well as machine shop services such as welding, machining and parts supply while Midwest Exterior Solutions LLC specialize in roofing installation and repair services and Nebraska Capital Corporation For Industry provide financing options to businesses across the state.

Columbus (zip 68601) has an unemployment rate of 2.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Columbus (zip 68601) has seen the job market increase by 0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 27.8%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Columbus (zip 68601)
- The Sales Tax Rate for Columbus (zip 68601) is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Columbus (zip 68601) is 6.8%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Columbus (zip 68601)
- The average income of a Columbus (zip 68601) resident is $26,113 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Columbus (zip 68601) resident is $62,364 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyColumbus, NebraskaUnited States
  2.26
  -0.9%-6.2%
  27.8%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  6.8%4.6%
  $31,434$37,638
  $62,364$69,021
  $78,285$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  4.4%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  8.3%6.8%
  27.1%10.0%
  2.0%2.5%
  12.8%11.0%
  2.8%4.8%
  2.7%0.8%
  0.6%1.9%
  3.3%4.7%
  0.2%1.9%
  1.3%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  2.1%4.2%
  8.2%9.3%
  9.0%14.0%
  0.8%2.1%
  4.5%7.0%
  6.7%4.8%
  2.8%4.7%
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