ZIP Code 68628 Demographics

Merrick County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68628 compared to county averages.

Total Population

891

↓ 88.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$54,125

↓ 6.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$141,800

↓ 11.0% vs county

Median Age

42.4 yrs

↑ 1.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.9%

↓ +500.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68628 compares to Merrick County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68628 $54k Merrick $58k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68628 $142k Merrick $159k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

85.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$825

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68628 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$141,800
Down Payment (20%)$28,360
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$900P&I: $717 | Tax: $142 | Ins: $41
Rent (Local Median)
$825
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $75/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68628, sorted by distance.

68826 10.0 mi away merrick county 68638 13.1 mi away nance county 68640 17.1 mi away nance county 68623 22.3 mi away nance county 68882 32.4 mi away greeley county

About Merrick County

Merrick County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 7,675. The county's median household income is $57,873 and median home value is $159,300. ZIP code 68628 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Merrick 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.