ZIP code 68856
Where is ZIP code 68856?
Merna, Nebraska
Custer County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68856 belongs to Merna, Nebraska in Custer County. 68856 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 715 people live in the 68856 area, where the median household income is $73,000. The closest ZIP codes are 68822 (Broken Bow, 9 mi east), 68813 (Anselmo, 12.6 mi north) and 68825 (Callaway, 16.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 68856 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Merna |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Custer County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 308 |
| Coordinates | 41.4435, -99.8036 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 688 |
Population and income in 68856
| Population | 715 · lower than 51% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 65% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.2 years · lower than 71% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $73,000 · lower than 51% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,384 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $190,000 · higher than 61% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $983 a month |
| Housing units | 303 |
| Households | 272 (2.63 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 124.09 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68856. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68856
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68822 | Broken Bow, NE | 9 mi E | Standard |
| 68813 | Anselmo, NE | 12.6 mi N | Standard |
| 68825 | Callaway, NE | 16.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 69120 | Arnold, NE | 18.3 mi W | Standard |
| 68860 | Oconto, NE | 21 mi S | Standard |
| 68881 | Westerville, NE | 21.8 mi E | Standard |
| 68814 | Ansley, NE | 24.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 68874 | Sargent, NE | 26.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 68833 | Dunning, NE | 29.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 68828 | Comstock, NE | 29.7 mi E | Standard |
| 68834 | Eddyville, NE | 30.8 mi S | Standard |
| 68855 | Mason City, NE | 31.4 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68856 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68856
123 MAIN ST
MERNA NE 68856
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Kilfoil: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68856-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68856?
- 68856 is a Merna, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68856 in?
- ZIP code 68856 is in Custer County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68856 in?
- 68856 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68856?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68856 use area code 308.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68856?
- About 715 people live in ZIP code 68856, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68856?
- The median household income in 68856 is $73,000 a year, lower than 51% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68856?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68856 are 68822 (Broken Bow, 9 miles), 68813 (Anselmo, 12.6 miles), 68825 (Callaway, 16.7 miles) and 69120 (Arnold, 18.3 miles).