Kearney County, NE ZIP Codes
11 ZIP codes cover all or part of Kearney County, Nebraska. The Census Bureau counts 6,713 residents in the county, with a median household income of $78,631 and a median home value of $223,400. Median household income ranges from $70,167 in 68959 to $94,231 in 68956. Its largest communities include Minden, Axtell, Heartwell and Norman.
Kearney County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,713 |
| Households | 2,814 |
| Median household income | $78,631 |
| Median home value | $223,400 |
| Median age | 40.2 |
| Median rent | $857 |
All 11 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 49,982 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 20,667 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $70,167 (68959) to $94,231 (68956) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $75,750 |
| Homeowners | 67.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 7 routes, 1,736 homes (5 of 11 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Kearney County: 68956 ($94,231)
- Most residents: 68845 (20,536 people)
- Highest homeownership: 68956 (90.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 68924 (36.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 68845 (19.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 68845 (34.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 68845 ($282,000)
Every ZIP code in Kearney County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68845 | Kearney | 20,536 | 8,561 | $76,978 | $282,000 | 59.2% | 23.0% | 19.6% | — | — | 12% of its land |
| 68847 | Kearney | 18,354 | 7,527 | $73,818 | $238,400 | 69.6% | 31.0% | 14.0% | — | — | 20% of its land |
| 68959 | Minden | 4,048 | 1,730 | $70,167 | $221,400 | 75.8% | 33.1% | 5.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 68840 | Gibbon | 2,624 | 1,051 | $76,394 | $208,100 | 73.7% | 28.6% | 12.7% | 2 | 857 | 12% of its land |
| 68924 | Axtell | 1,348 | 544 | $85,000 | $236,800 | 85.3% | 36.0% | 10.7% | 2 | 451 | 89% of its land |
| 68956 | Kenesaw | 1,140 | 432 | $94,231 | $203,700 | 90.3% | 28.0% | 3.3% | 1 | 263 | 20% of its land |
| 68947 | Hildreth | 664 | 287 | $63,472 | $124,400 | 81.9% | 24.0% | 10.4% | — | — | 21% of its land |
| 68982 | Wilcox | 591 | 251 | $66,250 | $159,600 | 69.3% | 21.9% | 3.4% | 1 | 149 | 13% of its land |
| 68932 | Campbell | 355 | 145 | $80,625 | $98,800 | 88.3% | 24.1% | 9.6% | 1 | 60 | 13% of its land |
| 68981 | Upland | 166 | 80 | $62,917 | $91,700 | 87.5% | 32.5% | 10.8% | — | — | 10% of its land |
| 68945 | Heartwell | 156 | 59 | $64,792 | $255,000 | 67.8% | 44.1% | 5.8% | — | — | 98% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Kearney County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Minden — 3,108 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Axtell — 818 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Heartwell — 97 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Norman — 36 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Kearney County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Kearney County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Kearney County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Kearney County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Kearney County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Kearney County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Kearney County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Kearney County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Kearney County, NE?
- 68845, 68847, 68959, 68840, 68924, 68956, 68947, 68982, 68932, 68981 and 68945. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Kearney County?
- 6,713 residents in 2,814 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Kearney County?
- $78,631 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $70,167 (68959) to $94,231 (68956).
- Which Kearney County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 68956, at $94,231, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Kearney County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Kearney County?
- For the 5 of 11 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 7 carrier routes reaching 1,736 residential and 44 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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