Kearney County, NE Demographics & ZIP Codes

Kearney County, Nebraska demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 3 ZIP codes — population 5,531 — avg. income $71,204 — avg. home value $254,633. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.

ZIP codes

Population

5,531

Median household income (avg.)

$71,204

95% of U.S. median

Average home value

$254,633

73% of U.S. median

Average rent

$623

54% of U.S. median

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Kearney County demographics

Kearney County, Nebraska covers 3 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 5,531.

Median household income in Kearney County

The average median household income across ZIP codes in Kearney County, Nebraska is about $71,204 — about 4% below the NE ZIP average ($74,338), and about 5% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

Among ZIPs with income data, 68924 (Axtell) is near the top at about $82,083, while 68945 (Heartwell) is near the bottom at about $63,036.

Housing in Kearney County

For housing in Kearney County, Nebraska, the average median home value is about $254,633 and the average median rent is about $623.

The most populous ZIP is 68959 (Minden) with about 3,966 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.

ZIP codes in Kearney County

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ZIP	City	County	State	Population ↓	Income	Home value
68959	Minden	Kearney County	NE	3,966	$68,493	$211,000
68924	Axtell	Kearney County	NE	1,403	$82,083	$240,400
68945	Heartwell	Kearney County	NE	162	$63,036	$312,500

Frequently asked questions

What are the demographics of Kearney County?

Kearney County, Nebraska has a combined ZIP-area population of about 5,531 across 3 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.

What is the median household income in Kearney County?

The average median household income across ZIP codes in Kearney County, Nebraska is about $71,204, about 4% below the state ZIP average ($74,338), and about 5% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $254,633. Among ZIPs with data, 68924 (Axtell) is near the top ($82,083) and 68945 (Heartwell) is near the bottom ($63,036).

How many ZIP codes are in Kearney County?

Kearney County, Nebraska includes 3 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.

Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Kearney County?

This page lists ZIP codes in Kearney County, Nebraska with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.