68847 ZIP Code
Kearney, Nebraska
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 68847 |
| City/Town: | Kearney |
| County: | Buffalo |
| State: | Nebraska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,104 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,818 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,200 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,641 |
| Median Home Value: | $211,300 |
| Land Area: | 109.6 sq miles
283.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7385, -99.0205 |
Population Information (68847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,104 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,856 | 51.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,248 | 48.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,185 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 998 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,177 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 884 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,256 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,322 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,536 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,775 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,196 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 907 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,468 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,013 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 387 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (68847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $211,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $898 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,641 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,244 | 94.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 397 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,961 | 68.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,283 | 31.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (68847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,604 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 389 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 538 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,202 | 27.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,183 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,167 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,761 | 23.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,364 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (68847 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,818 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,614 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,638 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,200 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (68847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,406 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,103 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 224 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,112 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,329 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,161 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 560 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 53 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (68847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,790 | 86.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 130 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 116 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 458 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 874 | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 736 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,410 | 8.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,922 | 11.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,547 | 9.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 81 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 294 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (68847 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 430 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 158 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 783 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 844 | 11.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 749 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,037 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,218 | 16.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,160 | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 511 | 7.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 354 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (68847 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,517 | 82.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 802 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 38 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 65 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 85 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 567 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (68847 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 213 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 622 | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 861 | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 236 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,365 | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 296 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 82 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 419 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 696 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,334 | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,061 | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 578 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 340 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (68847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.6% | 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 (68847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,460 | 90.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,016 | 70.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,843 | 34.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,186 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (68847 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,777 | 79.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,198 | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,317 | 18.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 327 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 215 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 769 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (68847 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,607 | 60.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 676 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 189 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 413 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 329 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 320 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 385 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 722 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (68847 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 35 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 830 | 10.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,150 | 15.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,040 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 735 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,526 | 20.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 911 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 484 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 234 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 696 | 9.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (68847 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 161 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 725 | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,979 | 25.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,704 | 35.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,239 | 16.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 833 | 10.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (68847 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,206 | 58.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 219 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,695 | 37.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 15 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 34 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 56 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 19 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (68847 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 467 | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,128 | 29.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,938 | 40.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,711 | 23.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (68847 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 638 | 12.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 197 | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 386 | 7.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,052 | 21.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,588 | 32.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 954 | 19.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 117 | 2.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (68847 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,598 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $634 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $898 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (68847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,244 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,166 | 43.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,192 | 16.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,210 | 16.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,109 | 29.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,157 | 29.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,992 | 27.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (68847 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,892 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,410 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,383 | 49.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 247 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 723 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,926 | 27.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (68847 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,029 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 340 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 250 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,654 | 41.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 685 | 17.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,100 | 27.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (68847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,109 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 882 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,646 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,536 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 266 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,318 | 52.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 952 | 37.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (68847 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,506 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,368 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,754 | 74.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 605 | 25.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 109 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (68847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,190 | 94.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 78 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 914 | 1171.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 914 | 1171.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 914 | 1171.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 34 | 43.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 483 | 619.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 17.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (68847 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,919 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,493 | 91.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,426 | 9.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 932 | 5.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 60 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 408 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 26 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (68847 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,244 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,782 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
Kearney, NE68847