ZIP Code 68982 Demographics

Kearney County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68982 compared to county averages.

Total Population

636

↓ 90.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$73,533

↓ 1.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$139,500

↓ 31.3% vs county

Median Age

42.9 yrs

↓ +12.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.6%

↓ +64.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68982 compares to Kearney County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68982 $74k Kearney $74k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68982 $140k Kearney $203k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

23.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

67.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$793

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68982 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$139,500
Down Payment (20%)$27,900
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$886P&I: $705 | Tax: $140 | Ins: $41
Rent (Local Median)
$793
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $93/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68982, sorted by distance.

68949 12.9 mi away phelps county 68920 14.7 mi away harlan county 68971 15.2 mi away harlan county 68923 15.3 mi away phelps county 68966 19.8 mi away harlan county 68958 21.4 mi away phelps county 68927 26.4 mi away phelps county 68976 33.6 mi away gosper 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 68982 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.