ZIP code 68849
Where is ZIP code 68849?
Kearney, Nebraska
Buffalo County · Unique ZIP code
ZIP code 68849 belongs to Kearney, Nebraska in Buffalo County. 68849 is a unique ZIP code assigned to a single organization (Univ Of Ne Kearney) that gets a lot of mail. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 308. About 1,385 people live in the 68849 area. The closest ZIP codes are 68870 (Riverdale, 4.6 mi west), 68845 (Kearney, 7.4 mi southwest) and 68847 (Kearney, 9.4 mi south).
| ZIP code | 68849 |
|---|---|
| Type | Unique ZIP code for a single organization |
| Status | Active |
| City | Kearney |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Buffalo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 40.8497, -99.0741 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68849
| Population | 1,385 · higher than 68% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6,295 · higher than 99% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 19.6 years · lower than 100% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 39% / 61% |
| Income per person | $6,490 |
| Housing units | 0 |
| Households | 0 |
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68849. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68849
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68870 | Riverdale, NE | 4.6 mi W | Standard |
| 68845 | Kearney, NE | 7.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 68847 | Kearney, NE | 9.4 mi S | Standard |
| 68866 | Pleasanton, NE | 9.6 mi N | Standard |
| 68812 | Amherst, NE | 9.8 mi W | Standard |
| 68848 | Kearney, NE | 11.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 68840 | Gibbon, NE | 13.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 68861 | Odessa, NE | 14 mi SW | Standard |
| 68869 | Ravenna, NE | 14.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 68844 | Hazard, NE | 16.8 mi N | Standard |
| 68858 | Miller, NE | 16.9 mi W | Standard |
| 68836 | Elm Creek, NE | 17.7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68849 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68849
123 MAIN ST
KEARNEY NE 68849
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68849-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68849?
- 68849 is a Kearney, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68849 in?
- ZIP code 68849 is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68849 in?
- 68849 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68849?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68849 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68849?
- About 1,385 people live in ZIP code 68849, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 68849 for a street address?
- Only for mail to the organization it is assigned to. Other addresses in Kearney use a standard ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68849?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68849 are 68870 (Riverdale, 4.6 miles), 68845 (Kearney, 7.4 miles), 68847 (Kearney, 9.4 miles) and 68866 (Pleasanton, 9.6 miles).