68601 Zip Code, Columbus

Crime Rate & Statistics

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Columbus

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Low

Low 79 / 300 High

Violent Crime 85

15% below national avg

Property Crime 101

1% above national avg

City Ranking

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Is 68601 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 68601 in Columbus, NE has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 79, which is 21% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Columbus.

Looking at specific crime types, larceny / theft is the most elevated concern (index: 108, 8% above average), while assault is the lowest risk (index: 80).

Highest Risk

Larceny / Theft · Index 108 (8% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Assault · Index 80 (20% below avg)

68601 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Columbus city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Columbus	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	89	-11%	N/A	Average
Assault	80	-20%	N/A	Low
Robbery	88	-12%	N/A	Average
Rape	83	-17%	N/A	Average
Property Crime
Burglary	92	-8%	N/A	Average
Larceny / Theft	108	+8%	N/A	Moderate
Vehicle Theft	104	+4%	N/A	Moderate

68601 Crime Map

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68601 Demographics & Context

Population

28,826

Median Income

$68,881

Home Value

$277,078

Median Age

Pop. Density

100/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 12.3%

Graduate Degree 5.9%

Housing

65%

35%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 86.6%

Black 0.8%

Hispanic 21.8%

Asian 0.8%

68601 Crime Map

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Columbus Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 68601, Columbus?

Zip code 68601 in Columbus, NE has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 79, which is 21% below the national average. Zip code 68601 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Columbus.

Is Zip code 68601 a safe neighborhood in Columbus?

Zip code 68601 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Columbus, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Larceny / Theft (index: 108), while Assault is the lowest risk (index: 80). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Columbus.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 68601?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 68601 is Larceny / Theft, with a crime index of 108 (8% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 68601?

Zip code 68601 has a population of approximately 28,826. The median household income is $68,881. The median home value is $277,078. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 68601 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 68601's overall crime rate is 21% below the national average (index 79 vs 100). Within Columbus, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.