Kearney County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
6,674
population (2021)
+2.9%
pop change since 2010
31099
FIPS code
Kearney County ZIP code map
About Kearney County
Kearney County is located in Nebraska and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 6,674 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.9% from 6,489 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Kearney County is 31099.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 6,674 |
| 2010 population | 6,489 |
| Change | +2.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31099 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Kearney County
ZIP codes for Kearney County, NE (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68924 | Axtell | Kearney | View map |
| 68945 | Heartwell | Kearney | View map |
| 68959 | Minden | Kearney | View map |
| 68982 | Wilcox | Kearney | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,145
Population
38.1
Median age
$72,147
Median household income
$35,011
Per capita income
$192,700
Median home value
$822
Median monthly rent
71.6%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
2,172
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
212
Under 5
216
141
5–9
144
274
10–14
278
211
15–19
215
184
20–24
186
378
25–34
384
352
35–44
357
324
45–54
330
198
55–59
201
180
60–64
182
309
65–74
314
187
75–84
190
98
85+
100
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,583 | 23.5% |
| 18 and over | 4,562 | 76.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,198 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,863 | 91.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 241 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 228 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
12.0%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
22.7%
$75k–$100k
18.9%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $72,147 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.1%
$50k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k–$300k
35.5%
$300k–$500k
8.4%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
4.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,700 |
| Median rent / month | $822 |
| Owner occupied | 71.6% |
| Renter occupied | 28.4% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
| Single-family detached | 93.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% |
| Median rooms | 7.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 36.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% |
| 3 or more | 46.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.8% |
| Electricity | 25.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 6.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,356 | 51.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 160 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 331 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 584 | 24.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 844 | 31.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 819 | 31.1% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.5% | 21.8% |
| Married | 53.4% | 55.4% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 14.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.1%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Associate's degree
13.5%
Bachelor's degree
20.4%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 97 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 56 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 686 | 46.0% |
| High school | 431 | 31.1% |
| College / grad school | 128 | 14.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.6%
Agriculture & mining
13.1%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Construction
7.7%
Retail trade
7.0%
Other services
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Information
2.9%
Professional & management
2.8%
Public administration
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.5% |
| Service | 14.9% |
| Sales & office | 13.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.8% |
| Production & transportation | 15.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.9% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 11.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
8.2%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 22.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 11.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.1% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 268 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 23.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.4% |
| Public insurance | 32.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,717 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 94 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 86 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,850 | 95.3% |
| Born in same state | 5,805 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 4,885 | 77.8% |
| Foreign born | 45 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 295 | 4.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 48 | 52.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 533 | 8.7% |
| French | 496 | 8.1% |
| Dutch | 377 | 6.1% |
| Arab | 279 | 4.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 87 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 27 | 0.4% |
| German | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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