| ZIP Code | 68959 |
|---|---|
| City | Minden |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Kearney County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 2,138 ft |
| Latitude | 40.48554 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.923098 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.8% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 509 (21%) |
| Some College | 325 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 399 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 345 (14.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 835 (34.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,493 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $211,000 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $769/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,806 |
| Vacant Units | 175 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,806 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 175 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 68959 is located in Minden, Nebraska, within Kearney County. With a population of 3,966, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.4 years. Economically, 68959 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,493 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68959 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $211,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $769 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 68959 is primarily White (93.49%). Residents are well-educated — 48.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68959 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 68959 in Minden, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,966 residents, a median household income of $68,493, and a median home value of $211,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.