68959 ZIP Code — Minden, NE

Kearney County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68959 is located in Minden, Nebraska, within Kearney County. It covers approximately 250.56 square miles and serves a population of 3,888 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68959

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,583. 37% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68959 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,888

population

250.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68959 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68959

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68959. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Minden	Acceptable
Minden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68945 Heartwell (7.3 mi) 68924 Axtell (11 mi) 68956 Kenesaw (12.7 mi) 68950 Holstein (13.4 mi) 68981 Upland (14.1 mi) 68932 Campbell (15.5 mi) 68947 Hildreth (16.3 mi) 68849 Kearney (16.7 mi) 68982 Wilcox (17.5 mi) 68847 Kearney (17.6 mi) 68940 Funk (17.8 mi) 68840 Gibbon (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,888
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	250.56 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.5099
Longitude	-98.9043
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	43.3%	39.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	34.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	21.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.5%	4.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,888

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$70,583

Median household income

$34,570

Per capita income

$199,800

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,415

Housing units

29.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

125

Under 5

136

5–9

177

10–14

192

137

15–19

150

116

20–24

126

222

25–34

242

174

35–44

189

182

45–54

198

122

55–59

132

112

60–64

123

182

65–74

198

158

75–84

173

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,006	25.9%
18 and over	2,882	74.1%
65 and over	884	22.7%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Two or more races 4.8%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,668	89.4%
Hispanic or Latino	216	5.3%
Two or more races	198	4.8%
Other race	19	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	39.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	34.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	21.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.5%	4.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	24.2%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$70,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 40.9%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,800
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	26.8%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	19.4%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	35.2%
3 bedrooms	29.3%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.2%
Electricity	14.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	828	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	111	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	158	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	442	28.7%
Households with children under 18	524	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	582	37.8%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	19.9%
Married	60.4%	56.3%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	9.9%
Divorced	9.7%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 28.1%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 23.9%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	29.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	6.7%
Kindergarten	21	2.5%
Elementary school	446	52.4%
High school	278	32.7%
College / grad school	49	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Retail trade 14.7%

Agriculture & mining 12.9%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Other services 6.1%

Information 4.1%

Construction 4.0%

Professional & management 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 46.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	165	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	2.4%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.8%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,627	93.3%
Spanish	83	2.3%
Other Indo-European	83	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,633	93.4%
Born in same state	3,592	92.4%
Born in different state	3,011	77.4%
Foreign born	41	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	255	6.6%
Not a US citizen	29	11.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	309	7.9%
Italian	294	7.6%
French	208	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	135	3.5%
English	38	1%
Polish	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	87.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68959

What city is ZIP code 68959 in?

ZIP code 68959 is primarily assigned to Minden, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68959 in?

ZIP code 68959 falls within Kearney County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68959 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 68959 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 68959?

ZIP code 68959 has an estimated population of 3,888 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68959?

The median home value in ZIP code 68959 is $199,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68959?

The median household income in ZIP code 68959 is $70,583, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68959 in?

ZIP code 68959 observes the CST timezone.