68845 ZIP Code
Kearney, Nebraska
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 68845 |
| City/Town: | Kearney |
| County: | Buffalo |
| State: | Nebraska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,234 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,450 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,506 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,946 |
| Median Home Value: | $258,000 |
| Land Area: | 123.7 sq miles
320.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7181, -99.1709 |
Population Information (68845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,234 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,524 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,710 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,168 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,167 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,366 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,811 | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,173 | 14.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,593 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,365 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,039 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,002 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,250 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,056 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 691 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 553 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (68845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $258,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $887 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,946 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,343 | 93.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 603 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,997 | 59.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,346 | 40.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (68845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,549 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 199 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 574 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,356 | 18.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,340 | 26.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 850 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,264 | 26.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,966 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (68845 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,450 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,284 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,575 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,506 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (68845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,518 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,211 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 307 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,749 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,863 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,000 | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 348 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (68845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,264 | 90.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 229 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 86 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 222 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 635 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 798 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 912 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,583 | 7.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,325 | 6.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 258 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (68845 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 427 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 256 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 672 | 8.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 513 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 891 | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,459 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 998 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,527 | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 874 | 10.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 726 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (68845 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,150 | 83.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,208 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 190 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 106 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 393 | 3.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (68845 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 359 | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 811 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,408 | 11.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 277 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,723 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 472 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 172 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 448 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 893 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,230 | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,210 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 657 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 551 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (68845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (68845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,532 | 92.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,589 | 78.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,536 | 26.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,526 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (68845 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,867 | 82.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,261 | 27.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,500 | 18.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 316 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 118 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 504 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (68845 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,641 | 63.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 451 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 354 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 476 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 480 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 399 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 772 | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 373 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (68845 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 997 | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,077 | 12.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,550 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,023 | 11.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,706 | 19.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 634 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 606 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 266 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,087 | 12.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (68845 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 147 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 963 | 10.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,104 | 23.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,626 | 29.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,838 | 20.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,268 | 14.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (68845 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,227 | 50.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 141 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,857 | 46.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 59 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (68845 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 246 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,500 | 30.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,203 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,394 | 28.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (68845 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 142 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 201 | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 359 | 7.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 846 | 16.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,657 | 33.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,374 | 27.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 368 | 7.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 50 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (68845 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,898 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $726 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $887 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (68845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,343 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,839 | 46.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,342 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,585 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,256 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,190 | 26.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,273 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (68845 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,855 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,685 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,128 | 46.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 207 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 818 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,955 | 33.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (68845 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,539 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 187 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 221 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,089 | 31.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,275 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,767 | 42.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (68845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,523 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,008 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,058 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,449 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 306 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,206 | 49.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 937 | 38.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (68845 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,661 | 78.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,366 | 20.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,446 | 56.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,908 | 43.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 283 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (68845 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,365 | 95.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 106 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 869 | 819.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 869 | 819.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 869 | 819.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 71 | 67.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 165 | 155.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 404 | 381.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 7.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (68845 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,066 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,504 | 92.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,562 | 7.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,112 | 5.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 225 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 189 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 36 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (68845 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,343 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,028 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
Kearney, NE68845