ZIP Code 68869 Demographics

Buffalo County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68869 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,157

↓ 95.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$61,875

↓ 11.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$142,900

↓ 34.6% vs county

Median Age

44.0 yrs

↓ +28.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.6%

↑ 10.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68869 compares to Buffalo County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68869 $62k Buffalo $70k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68869 $143k Buffalo $219k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

68.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$852

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68869 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$142,900
Down Payment (20%)$28,580
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$908P&I: $723 | Tax: $143 | Ins: $42
Rent (Local Median)
$852
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $56/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68869, sorted by distance.

68844 10.2 mi away sherman county 68866 13.0 mi away buffalo county 68876 14.2 mi away buffalo county 68883 19.8 mi away hall county 68810 23.6 mi away hall 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 68869 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.