Peru
City in Nemaha County, Nebraska
Peru is a city in Nemaha County, Nebraska, with 648 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,083 ft (330 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Watson, 5.7 miles E.
- 648residents (2020 Census)
- 1,083 ftelevation · 330 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 1,232 / sq mipopulation density
- 68421ZIP code
About Peru
Peru is a city in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 648 at the 2020 census. Peru State College is located in the city.
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Living in Peru
- Median household income
- $44,028
- Median home value
- $96,600
- Median rent
- $478/mo
- Median age
- 21.3
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Peru had 648 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 648 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,232 per sq mi (476 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Peru at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Nemaha County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 648 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.53 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4785° N, 95.7314° W |
| ZIP code | 68421 |
| Official website | perunebraska.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3138960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Peru
- Watson, MO5.7 mi E
- Brownville6.7 mi SE
- Julian7.7 mi W
- Auburn8.5 mi SW
- Phelps City, MO9.0 mi SE
- Hamburg, IA9.6 mi NE
- Nemaha10.1 mi S
- Rock Port, MO11.4 mi SE
- Brock12.0 mi W
- Johnson14.9 mi W
- Nebraska City15.2 mi NW
- Talmage15.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Peru
What county is Peru in?
Peru is in Nemaha County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Peru, NE?
648 people lived in Peru at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Peru, NE?
The ZIP code of Peru is 68421.
What is the elevation of Peru?
1,083 feet (330 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Peru?
Watson (5.7 mi), Brownville (6.7 mi), Julian (7.7 mi), Auburn (8.5 mi), Phelps City (9.0 mi).
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