68849 ZIP Code — Kearney, NE
Buffalo County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68849 is located in Kearney, Nebraska, within Buffalo County. It covers approximately 0.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
About ZIP code 68849
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.
1,324
population
0.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68849 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68849
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kearney | Acceptable |
| Kearney | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68847 Kearney (5.7 mi)
68845 Kearney (5.8 mi)
68870 Riverdale (10.2 mi)
68924 Axtell (12.5 mi)
68840 Gibbon (12.9 mi)
68940 Funk (13.2 mi)
68836 Elm Creek (13.9 mi)
68959 Minden (16.7 mi)
68812 Amherst (17.3 mi)
68866 Pleasanton (18.1 mi)
68876 Shelton (19.4 mi)
68945 Heartwell (19.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,324 |
| Population density | 6,018 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6989 |
| Longitude | -99.1016 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 308 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,324
Population
6,018
People per sq mi
19.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$5,764
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
12.4%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
355
15–19
639
118
20–24
212
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,324 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.6%
Other race
8.9%
Asian
8.5%
Black or African American
2.6%
Two or more races
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 982 | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 140 | 9.6% |
| Other race | 131 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 125 | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 2.6% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.8% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,324 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
34.7%
Education & healthcare
33.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.8%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Professional & management
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Construction
0.8%
Public administration
0.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 14.5% |
| Service | 34.7% |
| Sales & office | 41.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.9% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.9% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 9.1% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 10.3 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.3% |
| High blood pressure | 8.7% |
| High cholesterol | 8.3% |
| Diabetes | 1.5% |
| Heart disease | 0.8% |
| Stroke | 0.5% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 4.4% |
| Kidney disease | 0.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.1% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.3% |
| Binge drinking | 24.9% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.1% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.0% |
| Poor mental health | 19.8% |
| Poor physical health | 5.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.4% |
| Visited dentist | 61.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 61.8% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 3.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.1% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.2% |
| Public insurance | 5.2% |
| No insurance | 12.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,324 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 125 | 9.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 125 | 9.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,199 | 90.6% |
| Born in same state | 1,199 | 90.6% |
| Born in different state | 995 | 75.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 125 | 9.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 98 | 7.4% |
| French | 38 | 2.9% |
| Dutch | 30 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 10 | 0.8% |
| German | 4 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68849
What city is ZIP code 68849 in?
ZIP code 68849 is primarily assigned to Kearney, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68849 in?
ZIP code 68849 falls within Buffalo County, Nebraska.
What is the population of ZIP code 68849?
ZIP code 68849 has an estimated population of 1,324 residents, with a density of 6,018 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68849 in?
ZIP code 68849 observes the CST timezone.