ZIP code 68845
Where is ZIP code 68845?
Kearney, Nebraska
Buffalo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68845 belongs to Kearney, Nebraska in Buffalo County. 68845 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 308. About 20,536 people live in the 68845 area, where the median household income is $76,978. The closest ZIP codes are 68847 (Kearney, 3.7 mi southeast), 68848 (Kearney, 5.5 mi southeast) and 68870 (Riverdale, 7.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 68845 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Kearney |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Buffalo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 40.7514, -99.1291 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68845
| Population | 20,536 · higher than 95% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 166 · higher than 86% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.7 years · lower than 86% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $76,978 · higher than 59% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,181 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 41% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $282,000 · higher than 86% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $931 a month |
| Housing units | 9,006 |
| Households | 8,561 (2.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 59% / 41% |
| Land area | 123.68 sq mi (plus 1.13 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68845. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68845
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68847 | Kearney, NE | 3.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 68848 | Kearney, NE | 5.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 68870 | Riverdale, NE | 7.2 mi N | Standard |
| 68849 | Kearney, NE | 7.4 mi NE | Unique |
| 68861 | Odessa, NE | 7.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 68812 | Amherst, NE | 9.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 68836 | Elm Creek, NE | 12.8 mi W | Standard |
| 68840 | Gibbon, NE | 14.4 mi E | Standard |
| 68924 | Axtell, NE | 15.5 mi S | Standard |
| 68866 | Pleasanton, NE | 15.9 mi N | Standard |
| 68940 | Funk, NE | 18.3 mi S | Standard |
| 68858 | Miller, NE | 18.4 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68845 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68845
123 MAIN ST
KEARNEY NE 68845
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68845-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68845?
- 68845 is a Kearney, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68845 in?
- ZIP code 68845 is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68845 in?
- 68845 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68845?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68845 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68845?
- About 20,536 people live in ZIP code 68845, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68845?
- The median household income in 68845 is $76,978 a year, higher than 59% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68845?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68845 are 68847 (Kearney, 3.7 miles), 68848 (Kearney, 5.5 miles), 68870 (Riverdale, 7.2 miles) and 68849 (Kearney, 7.4 miles).