68847 ZIP Code – Kearney, Nebraska
ZIP code 68847 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Kearney, Nebraska, within Buffalo County with a population of approximately 17,104 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $66,818, which is near the Nebraska average and near the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $211,300, below the national average, with 69.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $898, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average. An estimated 13.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. At 37.0, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 68849, 68840, 68845.
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ZIP 68847 vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 68847 | NE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 3,367 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $211k | $159k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $898 | $829 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.0 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.6% | 25.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 68849 – Kearney
- 68840 – Gibbon
- 68845 – Kearney
- 68870 – Riverdale
- 68861 – Odessa
- 68876 – Shelton
- 68866 – Pleasanton
- 68924 – Axtell
- 68945 – Heartwell
- 68959 – Minden
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68849 | KEARNEY | 1,324 | Not provided |
| 68840 | GIBBON | 2,950 | $72,419 |
| 68845 | KEARNEY | 21,234 | $73,450 |
| 68870 | RIVERDALE | 602 | $80,221 |
| 68861 | ODESSA | 129 | $42,656 |