68847 ZIP Code — Kearney, NE
Buffalo County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68847 is located in Kearney, Nebraska, within Buffalo County. It covers approximately 109.64 square miles and serves a population of 17,104 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
About ZIP code 68847
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $211,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $66,818. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,104
population
109.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68847 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68847
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kearney | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68849 Kearney (5.7 mi)
68840 Gibbon (7.6 mi)
68870 Riverdale (8.9 mi)
68845 Kearney (9.5 mi)
68876 Shelton (14.1 mi)
68866 Pleasanton (15.7 mi)
68924 Axtell (16.8 mi)
68869 Ravenna (16.9 mi)
68959 Minden (17.6 mi)
68812 Amherst (17.9 mi)
68945 Heartwell (18.1 mi)
68836 Elm Creek (18.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,104 |
| Population density | 156 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 109.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.68 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7498 |
| Longitude | -99.0172 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 308 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.3% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 33.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.5% | 23.4% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
17,104
Population
156
People per sq mi
36.9
Median age
$66,818
Median household income
$35,732
Per capita income
$211,300
Median home value
$898
Median monthly rent
68.5%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
5,358
Housing units
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
614
Under 5
571
517
5–9
481
609
10–14
568
458
15–19
426
650
20–24
606
1,202
25–34
1,120
1,313
35–44
1,223
919
45–54
856
619
55–59
577
470
60–64
437
760
65–74
708
525
75–84
488
200
85+
187
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,916 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 13,188 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,868 | 16.8% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.9%
Hispanic or Latino
7.6%
Other race
4.7%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
2.5%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,790 | 79.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,410 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 874 | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 736 | 4% |
| Asian | 458 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 130 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 116 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.3% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 33.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.5% | 23.4% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
10.8%
$25k–$35k
11.7%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
14.3%
$75k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $66,818 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.9%
$50k–$100k
4.0%
$100k–$150k
7.8%
$150k–$200k
21.2%
$200k–$300k
32.0%
$300k–$500k
19.2%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,300 |
| Median rent / month | $898 |
| Owner occupied | 68.5% |
| Renter occupied | 31.5% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 60.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.0% |
| Mobile homes | 9.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.1% |
| Electricity | 37.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,166 | 43.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 759 | 10.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,210 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,109 | 29.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,157 | 29.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,992 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.0% | 28.1% |
| Married | 49.1% | 46.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
27.6%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
11.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 340 | 8.4% |
| Kindergarten | 250 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,654 | 41.1% |
| High school | 685 | 17.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,100 | 27.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Retail trade
15.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.7%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Professional & management
7.6%
Construction
6.8%
Other services
6.3%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Public administration
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 25.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.8% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 6.2% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.0 |
Poverty
All people
14.6%
Under 18 years
17.0%
18 and over
13.8%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
34.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.3% |
| Retirement income | 18.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 22.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.9% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 882 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.2% |
| Public insurance | 35.1% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,919 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 586 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 335 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 229 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,190 | 94.7% |
| Born in same state | 16,112 | 94.2% |
| Born in different state | 12,656 | 74.0% |
| Foreign born | 78 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 914 | 5.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 547 | 59.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,752 | 16.1% |
| French | 1,673 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 1,041 | 6.1% |
| Dutch | 478 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 207 | 1.2% |
| English | 156 | 0.9% |
| German | 63 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68847
What city is ZIP code 68847 in?
ZIP code 68847 is primarily assigned to Kearney, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68847 in?
ZIP code 68847 falls within Buffalo County, Nebraska.
What is the population of ZIP code 68847?
ZIP code 68847 has an estimated population of 17,104 residents, with a density of 156 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68847?
The median home value in ZIP code 68847 is $211,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68847?
The median household income in ZIP code 68847 is $66,818, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68847 in?
ZIP code 68847 observes the CST timezone.