Merrick County, NE ZIP Codes
8 ZIP codes cover all or part of Merrick County, Nebraska: 68801, 68826, 68872, 68864, 68628, 68663, 68827 and 68816. The Census Bureau counts 7,724 residents in the county, with a median household income of $68,354 and a median home value of $175,900. Median household income ranges from $63,617 in 68801 to $74,583 in 68826. Its largest communities include Central City, Palmer, Silver Creek, Clarks and Chapman.
Merrick County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,724 |
| Households | 3,205 |
| Median household income | $68,354 |
| Median home value | $175,900 |
| Median age | 43.2 |
| Median rent | $750 |
All 8 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 39,246 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 14,912 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $63,617 (68801) to $74,583 (68826) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $64,962 |
| Homeowners | 63.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 10 routes, 2,828 homes (5 of 8 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Merrick County: 68826 ($74,583)
- Most residents: 68801 (30,824 people)
- Highest homeownership: 68826 (77.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 68801 (39.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 68801 (18.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 68801 (31.9 years)
- Highest median home value: 68801 ($203,500)
Every ZIP code in Merrick County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68801 | Grand Island | 30,824 | 11,391 | $63,617 | $203,500 | 57.4% | 39.6% | 18.0% | — | — | 39% of its land |
| 68826 | Central City | 3,944 | 1,593 | $74,583 | $172,100 | 77.0% | 26.8% | 13.2% | 4 | 1,914 | 100% of its land |
| 68872 | Saint Libory | 992 | 420 | $84,500 | $208,200 | 83.6% | 32.6% | 0.2% | 1 | 372 | 26% of its land |
| 68864 | Palmer | 958 | 407 | $83,365 | $184,200 | 84.3% | 28.0% | 6.3% | 2 | 348 | 38% of its land |
| 68628 | Clarks | 848 | 369 | $58,438 | $183,600 | 92.4% | 20.9% | 2.5% | 2 | 285 | 77% of its land |
| 68663 | Silver Creek | 782 | 378 | $57,333 | $210,500 | 84.7% | 11.9% | 1.9% | — | — | 45% of its land |
| 68827 | Chapman | 761 | 293 | $89,063 | $430,400 | 85.3% | 41.3% | 6.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 68816 | Archer | 137 | 61 | $61,685 | $171,200 | 63.9% | 23.0% | 13.5% | 1 | 73 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Merrick 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
- Central City — 3,061 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Palmer — 403 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Silver Creek — 341 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Clarks — 330 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Chapman — 290 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Archer — 53 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Merrick County, NE?
- 68801, 68826, 68872, 68864, 68628, 68663, 68827 and 68816. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Merrick County?
- 7,724 residents in 3,205 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Merrick County?
- $68,354 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $63,617 (68801) to $74,583 (68826).
- Which Merrick County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 68826, at $74,583, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Merrick County?
- For the 5 of 8 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 10 carrier routes reaching 2,828 residential and 163 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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