ZIP Code 68816 Demographics

Merrick County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68816 compared to county averages.

Total Population

120

↓ 98.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$56,985

↓ 1.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$161,500

↑ +1.4% vs county

Median Age

40.7 yrs

↑ 5.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68816 compares to Merrick County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68816 $57k Merrick $58k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68816 $162k Merrick $159k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

20.0%

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

Owner Occupancy

78.4%

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 68816 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$161,500
Down Payment (20%)$32,300
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,026P&I: $817 | Tax: $162 | Ins: $47
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $474/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68816, sorted by distance.

68864 8.0 mi away nance county 68854 13.6 mi away hamilton county 68846 14.9 mi away hamilton county 68623 18.4 mi away nance county 68654 19.7 mi away polk county 68882 22.2 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 68816 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.