Kearney, NE micro area ZIP codes
The Kearney, NE micropolitan statistical area (CBSA 28260) covers 2 counties in Nebraska and 16 ZIP codes.
- ZIP codes
- 16
- Population
- 57,216
- Avg. median income
- $76,000population-weighted
- Counties
- 2
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Counties in the Kearney, NE area
- Buffalo County, NE (central)
- Kearney County, NE
ZIP codes in the Kearney, NE area
| ZIP code | City | County | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68812 | Amherst | Buffalo County | 642 | $69,808 | $406,800 |
| 68836 | Elm Creek | Buffalo County | 1,908 | $86,806 | $275,900 |
| 68840 | Gibbon | Buffalo County | 2,624 | $76,394 | $262,900 |
| 68845 | Kearney | Buffalo County | 20,536 | $76,978 | $347,100 |
| 68847 | Kearney | Buffalo County | 18,354 | $73,818 | $291,000 |
| 68848 PO Box | Kearney | Buffalo County | — | — | — |
| 68849 | Kearney | Buffalo County | 1,385 | — | — |
| 68858 | Miller | Buffalo County | 328 | $82,083 | $285,400 |
| 68861 | Odessa | Buffalo County | 138 | $39,792 | $139,600 |
| 68866 | Pleasanton | Buffalo County | 1,168 | $94,792 | $377,600 |
| 68869 | Ravenna | Buffalo County | 2,165 | $65,208 | $225,900 |
| 68870 | Riverdale | Buffalo County | 506 | $87,159 | $344,900 |
| 68876 | Shelton | Buffalo County | 1,910 | $82,207 | $243,300 |
| 68924 | Axtell | Kearney County | 1,348 | $85,000 | $278,000 |
| 68945 | Heartwell | Kearney County | 156 | $64,792 | $255,000 |
| 68959 | Minden | Kearney County | 4,048 | $70,167 | $229,000 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Frequently asked questions
How many ZIP codes are in the Kearney, NE micro area?
16 ZIP codes, based on each ZIP code's main county.
Which counties make up the Kearney, NE area?
Buffalo County and Kearney County.
What is an MSA?
A metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a core city of 50,000+ people plus the surrounding counties tied to it by commuting, as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Micropolitan areas have a core of 10,000–50,000. Together they are called core-based statistical areas (CBSAs).