ZIP Code 68959 Demographics

Kearney County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68959 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,888

↓ 41.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$70,583

↓ 5.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$199,800

↓ 1.7% vs county

Median Age

38.8 yrs

↓ +1.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68959 compares to Kearney County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68959 $71k Kearney $74k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68959 $200k Kearney $203k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

23.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

78.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$739

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68959 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$199,800
Down Payment (20%)$39,960
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,268P&I: $1010 | Tax: $200 | Ins: $58
Rent (Local Median)
$739
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $529/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68959, sorted by distance.

68924 10.8 mi away kearney county 68932 15.8 mi away franklin county 68849 17.9 mi away buffalo county 68840 18.9 mi away buffalo county 68847 19.8 mi away buffalo county 68928 21.3 mi away webster county 68925 25.4 mi away adams county

About Kearney County

Kearney County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 6,655. The county's median household income is $74,276 and median home value is $203,200. ZIP code 68959 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Kearney 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.