Merrick County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
7,665
population (2021)
-2.3%
pop change since 2010
31121
FIPS code
Merrick County ZIP code map
About Merrick County
Merrick County is located in Nebraska and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,665 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.3% from 7,845 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Merrick County is 31121.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,665 |
| 2010 population | 7,845 |
| Change | -2.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31121 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Merrick County
ZIP codes for Merrick County, NE (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68628 | Clarks | Merrick | View map |
| 68663 | Silver Creek | Merrick | View map |
| 68816 | Archer | Merrick | View map |
| 68826 | Central City | Merrick | View map |
| 68827 | Chapman | Merrick | View map |
| 68864 | Palmer | Merrick | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,593
Population
40.0
Median age
$62,661
Median household income
$31,298
Per capita income
$132,867
Median home value
$639
Median monthly rent
81.6%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unemployment
2,802
Housing units
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
294
Under 5
234
250
5–9
198
283
10–14
224
272
15–19
216
186
20–24
147
541
25–34
429
470
35–44
373
489
45–54
388
341
55–59
270
326
60–64
259
440
65–74
350
251
75–84
199
91
85+
72
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,808 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 5,785 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,403 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Two or more races
3.1%
Other race
1.7%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,092 | 90.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 266 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 241 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 131 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 98 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
16.5%
$50k–$75k
24.3%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $62,661 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.9%
$50k–$100k
19.9%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k–$300k
15.5%
$300k–$500k
10.6%
$500k–$1M
10.4%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,867 |
| Median rent / month | $639 |
| Owner occupied | 81.6% |
| Renter occupied | 18.5% |
| Vacant | 13.8% |
| Single-family detached | 92.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% |
| 3 or more | 53.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.4% |
| Electricity | 40.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 3.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,700 | 60.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 236 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 493 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 602 | 14.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 898 | 30.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 938 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.1% | 20.7% |
| Married | 59.5% | 63.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
36.3%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Associate's degree
18.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.0%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 183 | 9.1% |
| Kindergarten | 70 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 727 | 45.1% |
| High school | 432 | 26.7% |
| College / grad school | 298 | 15.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Agriculture & mining
14.6%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Retail trade
8.0%
Professional & management
7.6%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Public administration
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Construction
4.6%
Other services
3.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.5% |
| Service | 10.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.2% |
| Production & transportation | 17.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.2% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 14.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.8% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
7.1%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
15.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.8% |
| Retirement income | 14.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.1% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 390 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 34.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.9% |
| Public insurance | 29.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,065 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 87 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 79 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,345 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 7,320 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 6,205 | 85.2% |
| Foreign born | 25 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 248 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 126 | 34.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 819 | 10.8% |
| Arab | 434 | 5.7% |
| French | 418 | 5.5% |
| Dutch | 133 | 1.8% |
| English | 108 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 48 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 7 | 0.1% |
| German | 5 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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