68845 ZIP Code, Kearney, NE
68845 is a ZIP code in Kearney, Nebraska — mostly in Buffalo County (79% of its land), with smaller parts in Kearney and Phelps counties. It covers 124 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68849, 68861 and 68847. 20,536 people live here in 8,561 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Nebraska ZIP codes. With about 166 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (59% own). Median household income is $76,978, close to the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Kearney, NE
- County: Buffalo County
- Land area: 124 sq mi
- Population: 20,536
- Median household income: $76,978
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 20,536 |
| Households | 8,561 |
| Median household income | $76,978 |
| Income per person | $42,181 |
| Median age | 34.7 |
| Homeowners | 59.2% |
| Median home value | $282,000 |
| Median rent | $931 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 14.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% |
| Broadband internet | 91.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.3% |
| $15–25K | 7.4% |
| $25–35K | 5.7% |
| $35–50K | 11.5% |
| $50–75K | 16.4% |
| $75–100K | 13.8% |
| $100–150K | 18.9% |
| $150–200K | 10.5% |
| $200K+ | 8.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.7% |
| 10–19 | 14.1% |
| 20–24 | 13.5% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 12.8% |
| 45–54 | 9.6% |
| 55–64 | 10.0% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 6.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.0% |
| Owned outright | 24.4% |
| Rented | 38.6% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 60.3% |
| Townhome | 6.0% |
| 2–4 units | 9.6% |
| 5–19 units | 10.5% |
| 20+ units | 10.3% |
| Mobile / other | 3.2% |
Businesses in 68845
485 business establishments with 7,413 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 91
- Construction: 75
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 44
- Accommodation and Food Services: 42
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 39
- Retail Trade: 38
- Finance and Insurance: 35
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 28
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68849 — Kearney city, NE (3.8 mi)
- 68861 — Odessa CDP, NE (5 mi)
- 68847 — Kearney city, NE (8 mi)
- 68870 — Riverdale village, NE (8.8 mi)
- 68836 — Elm Creek village, NE (10.8 mi)
- 68940 — Funk village, NE (13.1 mi)
- 68812 — Amherst village, NE (14.4 mi)
- 68840 — Gibbon city, NE (15.6 mi)
Areas that include 68845
- Kearney, NE ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Glenwood, NE ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Odessa, NE ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Buffalo County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Kearney County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 7: highest median household income in Buffalo County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Buffalo County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Buffalo County
- No. 3 of 8: lowest median age in Buffalo County
- No. 5 of 8: highest median age in Buffalo County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68845, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68845 in?
- 68845 is a Kearney, NE mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Kearney; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68845 in?
- 68845 is mostly in Buffalo County (79% of its land), with smaller parts in Kearney and Phelps counties.
- What is the population of 68845?
- About 20,536 people (±1,051), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 20,304.
- What is the median household income in 68845?
- $76,978 (±$5,394), compared with $76,475 for Nebraska as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 68845?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68845 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68845?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68849 (3.8 mi, Kearney), 68861 (5 mi, Odessa), 68847 (8 mi, Kearney), 68870 (8.8 mi, Riverdale), 68836 (10.8 mi, Elm Creek) and 68940 (13.1 mi, Funk).
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