| ZIP Code | 68816 |
|---|---|
| City | Archer |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Merrick County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 1,735 ft |
| Latitude | 41.174853 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.133715 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31121 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.5% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 23 (23.7%) |
| Some College | 5 (5.2%) |
| Associates | 20 (20.6%) |
| Bachelors | 22 (22.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 27 (27.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,438 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $173,100 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 63 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 63 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 74.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 68816 is located in Archer, Nebraska, within Merrick County. With a population of 149, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 68816 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,438 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68816 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $173,100 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 68816 is primarily White (95.30%). Residents are well-educated — 50.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 68816 in Archer, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 149 residents, a median household income of $59,438, and a median home value of $173,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.