Kearney, NE ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Kearney, Nebraska: 68845, 68847 and 68849. Together they are home to 40,275 residents in 16,088 households. Median household income ranges from $73,818 in 68847 to $76,978 in 68845.
Kearney city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 34,246 |
| Households | 14,028 |
| Median household income | $69,724 |
| Median home value | $244,600 |
| Median age | 32.8 |
| Median rent | $949 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 40,275 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 16,088 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $73,818 (68847) to $76,978 (68845) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $75,500 |
| Homeowners | 64.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | not loaded yet |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Kearney: 68845 ($76,978)
- Most residents: 68845 (20,536 people)
- Highest homeownership: 68847 (69.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 68847 (31.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 68849 (51.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 68849 (19.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 68845 ($282,000)
Every ZIP code in Kearney
| 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% | — | — | 5% of its land; mailing city |
| 68847 | Kearney | 18,354 | 7,527 | $73,818 | $238,400 | 69.6% | 31.0% | 14.0% | — | — | 7% of its land; mailing city |
| 68849 | Kearney | 1,385 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 51.6% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Kearney when at least 10% of its land lies inside Kearney city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Kearney. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Kearney.
Counties
- Buffalo County — 13 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Kearney, NE?
- 68845, 68847 and 68849. A ZIP code is listed for Kearney when at least 10% of its land lies inside Kearney city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Kearney.
- What is the population of Kearney, NE?
- The Census Bureau counts 34,246 residents inside Kearney city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Kearney hold 40,275 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Kearney, NE?
- $69,724 inside Kearney city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $73,818 to $76,978.
- Which Kearney ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 68845, at $76,978, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
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