US ZIP Code
68849

Kearney, NE

Buffalo County  ·  Nebraska

● Active
👥 1,347 Population ↑ 40% since 2019
🎂 19.6 Median Age
📊 11.9% Unemployment
▲ 142% above avg ↓ 38% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code68849
CityKearney
StateNebraska (NE)
CountyBuffalo County
Area Code308
Elevation2,164 ft
Latitude40.701456
Longitude-99.100884
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS31019
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 34.1% (459) Female 65.9% (888) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.1%Hispanic: 19.5%Black: 0.8%Asian: 5.5%Other: 1.1%Race
White73.1%
Hispanic19.5%
Black0.8%
Asian5.5%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

18–24
100%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.6 yrs
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
Unemployment11.9% ▲ 142% above avg
Housing & Income

Financials

Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
87%
15–30 min
9%
Over 45 min
5%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 68849 is in Kearney, NE, in Buffalo County.
ZIP code 68849 is located in Nebraska (NE).
ZIP code 68849 is in Buffalo County, NE.
ZIP 68849 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 68849 is 1,347 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 68849

ZIP code 68849 is located in Kearney, Nebraska, within Buffalo County. With a population of 1,347, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.6 years.

The population of 68849 is primarily White (73.13%).

The unemployment rate in 68849 stands at 11.9%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.

Overall, ZIP code 68849 in Kearney, NE is characterized as a young community.