ZIP code 68812: Amherst, NE
68812 is a ZIP code in Amherst, Nebraska, mainly in Buffalo County, part of the Kearney, NE micro area. About 642 people live here.
- Population
- 642
- Median household income
- $69,808
- Typical home value
- $406,800+12.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $672gross, per month
- Median age
- 37.6
- Homeowners
- 80.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 68812 details
| City | Amherst |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo County |
| Metro area | Kearney, NE |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 122.7 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 5 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 21.4 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.90909, -99.28045 |
Median rent in 68812 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $647/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $689/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 68812
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68858 | Miller, NE | 6.4 mi | 328 |
| 68870 | Riverdale, NE | 7.8 mi | 506 |
| 68866 | Pleasanton, NE | 8.9 mi | 1,168 |
| 68878 | Sumner, NE | 12.8 mi | 463 |
| 68845 | Kearney, NE | 14.4 mi | 20,536 |
| 68861 | Odessa, NE | 14.5 mi | 138 |
| 68836 | Elm Creek, NE | 15.0 mi | 1,908 |
| 68844 | Hazard, NE | 15.1 mi | 328 |
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
Buying a home in 68812?
A typical home in ZIP code 68812 is worth about $406,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $69,808 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Nebraska average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $406,800 homeWhat can a $69,808 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 68812
What city is ZIP code 68812?
ZIP code 68812 is in Amherst, NE, in Buffalo County.
What county is ZIP code 68812 in?
68812 is mainly in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
What is the population of ZIP code 68812?
About 642 people live in ZIP code 68812, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 68812 in?
68812 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.