68924 ZIP Code — Axtell, NE
Kearney County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68924 is located in Axtell, Nebraska, within Kearney County. It covers approximately 107.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,426 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
About ZIP code 68924
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $211,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $77,153.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,426
population
107.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68924 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68924
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68924. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Axtell | Acceptable |
| Axtell | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68940 Funk (6.9 mi)
68959 Minden (11 mi)
68982 Wilcox (11.4 mi)
68849 Kearney (12.5 mi)
68949 Holdrege (14 mi)
68947 Hildreth (14.8 mi)
68845 Kearney (15.9 mi)
68847 Kearney (16.8 mi)
68945 Heartwell (17.7 mi)
68981 Upland (18.5 mi)
68836 Elm Creek (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,426 |
| Population density | 13 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 107.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5178 |
| Longitude | -99.1132 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 308 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.7% | 39.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.8% | 34.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 21.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
1,426
Population
13
People per sq mi
36.0
Median age
$77,153
Median household income
$37,001
Per capita income
$211,100
Median home value
$1,005
Median monthly rent
84.4%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
485
Housing units
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
74
Under 5
69
55
5–9
52
58
10–14
55
42
15–19
40
19
20–24
18
112
25–34
105
115
35–44
108
98
45–54
91
34
55–59
31
36
60–64
33
67
65–74
62
16
75–84
14
11
85+
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 422 | 29.6% |
| 18 and over | 1,004 | 70.4% |
| 65 and over | 181 | 12.7% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Two or more races
1.1%
Black or African American
0.3%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,383 | 95.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 1.3% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.7% | 39.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.8% | 34.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 21.3% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
24.4%
$75k–$100k
10.1%
$100k–$150k
25.0%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $77,153 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
13.7%
$200k–$300k
42.2%
$300k–$500k
2.4%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
4.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,005 |
| Owner occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter occupied | 15.6% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 96.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% |
| Median rooms | 8.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 23.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 47.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.3% |
| Electricity | 37.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 358 | 66.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 37 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 84 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 58 | 10.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 242 | 45.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 135 | 25.1% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.6% | 11.0% |
| Married | 68.4% | 71.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
26.6%
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Associate's degree
14.5%
Bachelor's degree
28.2%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 36 | 10.0% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 9.1% |
| Elementary school | 157 | 43.5% |
| High school | 90 | 24.9% |
| College / grad school | 45 | 12.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.3%
Construction
16.6%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Agriculture & mining
13.8%
Wholesale trade
6.4%
Retail trade
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Other services
3.5%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Professional & management
1.1%
Public administration
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.5% |
| Service | 10.9% |
| Sales & office | 13.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 8.1% |
| Self-employed | 12.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.3% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
14.4%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
38.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.8% |
| Retirement income | 14.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 32.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 22.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.8% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 11.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.0% |
| Visited dentist | 69.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 57 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 23.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.2% |
| Public insurance | 23.7% |
| No insurance | 3.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,283 | 90.0% |
| Spanish | 11 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,410 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 1,410 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,228 | 86.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 16 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 199 | 14% |
| Italian | 173 | 12.1% |
| Arab | 103 | 7.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 28 | 2% |
| Polish | 15 | 1.1% |
| English | 9 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68924
What city is ZIP code 68924 in?
ZIP code 68924 is primarily assigned to Axtell, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68924 in?
ZIP code 68924 falls within Kearney County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68924 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 68924 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 68924?
ZIP code 68924 has an estimated population of 1,426 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68924?
The median home value in ZIP code 68924 is $211,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68924?
The median household income in ZIP code 68924 is $77,153, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68924 in?
ZIP code 68924 observes the CST timezone.