68845 ZIP Code – Kearney, Nebraska
68845 is a large ZIP code in Kearney, Nebraska, part of Buffalo County with a population of approximately 21,234 residents. At $73,450, the median household income here runs near the Nebraska average and near the U.S. average. At $258,000, median home values run near the national average, with 59.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $887 is below the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing), 20% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
At 2.5%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. An estimated 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. At 33.1, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 68849, 68861, 68847.
ZIP Code 68845 Data
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ZIP 68845 vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 68845 | NE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 3,367 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $73k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $258k | $159k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $887 | $829 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.1 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.9% | 25.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 68849 – Kearney
- 68861 – Odessa
- 68847 – Kearney
- 68870 – Riverdale
- 68836 – Elm Creek
- 68940 – Funk
- 68812 – Amherst
- 68924 – Axtell
- 68840 – Gibbon
- 68866 – Pleasanton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68849 | KEARNEY | 1,324 | Not provided |
| 68861 | ODESSA | 129 | $42,656 |
| 68847 | KEARNEY | 17,104 | $66,818 |
| 68870 | RIVERDALE | 602 | $80,221 |
| 68836 | ELM CREEK | 1,822 | $74,091 |