68959 ZIP Code, Minden, NE
68959 is a ZIP code in Minden, Nebraska in Kearney County. It covers 251 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68945, 68924 and 68950. 4,048 people live here in 1,730 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $70,167, close to the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Minden, NE
- County: Kearney County
- Land area: 251 sq mi
- Population: 4,048
- Median household income: $70,167
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,048 |
| Households | 1,730 |
| Median household income | $70,167 |
| Income per person | $37,641 |
| Median age | 38.7 |
| Homeowners | 75.8% |
| Median home value | $221,400 |
| Median rent | $832 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Broadband internet | 87.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 8.2% |
| $25–35K | 5.6% |
| $35–50K | 11.0% |
| $50–75K | 23.7% |
| $75–100K | 15.6% |
| $100–150K | 18.9% |
| $150–200K | 7.6% |
| $200K+ | 3.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.1% |
| 10–19 | 15.6% |
| 20–24 | 8.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–44 | 9.3% |
| 45–54 | 10.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 10.2% |
| 75+ | 11.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.9% |
| Owned outright | 31.8% |
| Rented | 22.5% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.8% |
| Townhome | 2.1% |
| 2–4 units | 1.9% |
| 5–19 units | 1.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 4.6% |
Businesses in 68959
126 business establishments with 1,266 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 20
- Construction: 17
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 14
- Wholesale Trade: 11
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 11
- Finance and Insurance: 9
- Manufacturing: 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68945 — Heartwell village, NE (9.4 mi)
- 68924 — Axtell village, NE (10.6 mi)
- 68950 — Holstein village, NE (13.8 mi)
- 68981 — Upland village, NE (13.9 mi)
- 68947 — Hildreth village, NE (14.4 mi)
- 68932 — Campbell village, NE (15.8 mi)
- 68956 — Kenesaw village, NE (15.9 mi)
- 68849 — Kearney city, NE (17.6 mi)
Areas that include 68959
- Minden, NE ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Norman, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kearney County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 6: highest median home value in Kearney County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Kearney County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of households with children in Kearney County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Kearney County
- No. 5 of 6: lowest median age in Kearney County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median age in Kearney County
- No. 2 of 6: fastest population growth in Kearney County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68959, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68959 in?
- 68959 is a Minden, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68959 in?
- 68959 is in Kearney County.
- What is the population of 68959?
- About 4,048 people (±192), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,047.
- What is the median household income in 68959?
- $70,167 (±$9,833), 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 68959?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68959 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68959?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68945 (9.4 mi, Heartwell), 68924 (10.6 mi, Axtell), 68950 (13.8 mi, Holstein), 68981 (13.9 mi, Upland), 68947 (14.4 mi, Hildreth) and 68932 (15.8 mi, Campbell).
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