Plattsmouth
City in Cass County, Nebraska

Plattsmouth is a city in Cass County, Nebraska, with 6,544 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 981 ft (299 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Buccaneer Bay, 4.9 miles NW.
- 6,544residents (2020 Census)
- 981 ftelevation · 299 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.6 km²
- 1,975 / sq mipopulation density
- 68048ZIP code
About Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth is a city in and the county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 6,620 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Plattsmouth
- Median household income
- $73,929
- Median home value
- $183,600
- Median rent
- $941/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Plattsmouth had 6,544 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,544 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,975 per sq mi (763 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plattsmouth at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,544 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.31 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0053° N, 95.8929° W |
| ZIP code | 68048 |
| Official website | plattsmouth.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3139345 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plattsmouth
- Buccaneer Bay4.9 mi NW
- Pacific Junction, IA4.9 mi E
- La Platte4.9 mi N
- Beaver Lake5.8 mi S
- Murray6.4 mi S
- Offutt AFB8.1 mi N
- Glenwood, IA8.4 mi E
- Bartlett, IA9.7 mi SE
- Bellevue9.9 mi N
- Cedar Creek11.2 mi W
- Lake Waconda11.5 mi S
- Richfield12.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Plattsmouth
What county is Plattsmouth in?
Plattsmouth is in Cass County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Plattsmouth, NE?
6,544 people lived in Plattsmouth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plattsmouth, NE?
The ZIP code of Plattsmouth is 68048.
What is the elevation of Plattsmouth?
981 feet (299 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plattsmouth?
Buccaneer Bay (4.9 mi), Pacific Junction (4.9 mi), La Platte (4.9 mi), Beaver Lake (5.8 mi), Murray (6.4 mi).
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