York County, NE: Cities, ZIP Codes & Population
York County is a county-level area in Nebraska identified by the FIPS code 31185. Our data lists 9 places in it, led by York, NE, with combined estimates of about 10,291 people across those places. This page shows its cities, ZIP codes, time zone and neighboring counties.
What are the key facts about York County?
| County | York County |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31185 |
| Places in our data | 9 |
| Places with a city page | 1 |
| Combined place estimates | 10,291 |
| Largest place | York, NE (7,846) |
| Rank in state | 21st of 93 counties by combined place population |
| Weighted density | 1,208 per sq mi |
| Time zone | Central time |
| ZIP codes | 7 |
Which cities and towns are in York County?
York County has 1 place large enough for a full page on this site. They are ranked below by estimated population, together with whether each is incorporated, its density in people per square mile and the number of ZIP codes it uses. York, NE is the largest.
| Place | Type | Population | Per sq mi | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York, NE | Incorporated | 7,846 | 1,212 | 1 |
The county also contains 8 smaller communities that appear here but do not have separate pages because their populations are too small for reliable data: Henderson, McCool Junction, Bradshaw, Waco, Benedict, Gresham, Thayer, Lushton. Residents of these places often depend on the county for services such as roads, courts and public health.
How large is York County compared with other counties in Nebraska?
Adding up the estimates for the places in our data gives 10,291 people, which ranks York County 21st among 93 counties in Nebraska. The average listed place has about 1,143 residents. The weighted density is about 1,208 people per square mile, which is suburban by our scale. These totals add up place estimates, so they can differ from the official county population, which includes people outside any listed place. See why population figures differ.
What ZIP codes are in York County?
The places in York County use 7 ZIP codes: 68316, 68319, 68367, 68371, 68401, 68460, 68467. Every code begins with 6, which is assigned to the central Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). A ZIP code can cross county lines, so a code listed here may also serve addresses in a neighboring county. Use the ZIP code lookup to check a single code, or read how ZIP codes work.
Which counties are near York County?
The closest counties by distance between the average locations of their places are listed below. The distance is a rough guide to how close the areas are, because county shapes vary widely.
- Polk County, NE — about 18 miles north (center to center), 2,988 people in listed places
- Hamilton County, NE — about 21 miles west (center to center), 6,177 people in listed places
- Seward County, NE — about 23 miles east (center to center), 11,689 people in listed places
- Fillmore County, NE — about 25 miles south (center to center), 3,959 people in listed places
- Merrick County, NE — about 30 miles northwest (center to center), 4,380 people in listed places
- Clay County, NE — about 35 miles southwest (center to center), 4,605 people in listed places
What does the FIPS code 31185 mean?
The first two digits, 31, identify Nebraska, and the last three, 185, identify York County inside that state. Government datasets use this code to join records without confusing counties that share a name. Our guide to counties and FIPS codes explains the numbering, and the Nebraska hub lists every county we cover in the state.
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Combined place populations are estimates from a compiled dataset and are not official county totals.