ZIP Code 68861 Demographics

Buffalo County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68861 compared to county averages.

Total Population

129

↓ 99.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$42,656

↓ 39.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$119,600

↓ 45.3% vs county

Median Age

53.4 yrs

↓ +56.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68861 compares to Buffalo County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68861 $43k Buffalo $70k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68861 $120k Buffalo $219k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

86.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68861 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$119,600
Down Payment (20%)$23,920
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$760P&I: $605 | Tax: $120 | Ins: $35
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $740/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68861, sorted by distance.

68845 5.3 mi away buffalo county 68836 6.1 mi away buffalo county 68940 10.5 mi away phelps county 68929 39.7 mi away franklin county 68960 42.0 mi away franklin county 68939 44.2 mi away franklin county 68972 47.5 mi away franklin county

About Buffalo County

Buffalo County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 50,103. The county's median household income is $70,093 and median home value is $218,600. ZIP code 68861 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Buffalo County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.