ZIP code 68847
Where is ZIP code 68847?
Kearney, Nebraska
Buffalo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68847 belongs to Kearney, Nebraska in Buffalo County. 68847 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 18,354 people live in the 68847 area, where the median household income is $73,818. The closest ZIP codes are 68848 (Kearney, 2 mi south), 68845 (Kearney, 3.7 mi northwest) and 68849 (Kearney, 9.4 mi north).
| ZIP code | 68847 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 40.7136, -99.0779 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68847
| Population | 18,354 · higher than 94% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 167 · higher than 86% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.1 years · lower than 77% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $73,818 · higher than 52% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,176 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $238,400 · higher than 80% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $976 a month |
| Housing units | 7,884 |
| Households | 7,527 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 109.63 sq mi (plus 0.7 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68847. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68847
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68848 | Kearney, NE | 2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 68845 | Kearney, NE | 3.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 68849 | Kearney, NE | 9.4 mi N | Unique |
| 68861 | Odessa, NE | 9.4 mi W | Standard |
| 68870 | Riverdale, NE | 10.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 68840 | Gibbon, NE | 11.9 mi E | Standard |
| 68924 | Axtell, NE | 13.1 mi S | Standard |
| 68812 | Amherst, NE | 13.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 68836 | Elm Creek, NE | 15.5 mi W | Standard |
| 68959 | Minden, NE | 15.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 68940 | Funk, NE | 17 mi SW | Standard |
| 68876 | Shelton, NE | 18 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68847 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68847
123 MAIN ST
KEARNEY NE 68847
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68847-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68847?
- 68847 is a Kearney, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68847 in?
- ZIP code 68847 is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68847 in?
- 68847 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68847?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68847 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68847?
- About 18,354 people live in ZIP code 68847, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68847?
- The median household income in 68847 is $73,818 a year, higher than 52% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68847?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68847 are 68848 (Kearney, 2 miles), 68845 (Kearney, 3.7 miles), 68849 (Kearney, 9.4 miles) and 68861 (Odessa, 9.4 miles).