ZIP code 68836: Elm Creek, NE
68836 is a ZIP code in Elm Creek, Nebraska, mainly in Buffalo County, part of the Kearney, NE micro area. About 1,908 people live here.
- Population
- 1,908
- Median household income
- $86,806
- Typical home value
- $275,900+4.8% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $805gross, per month
- Median age
- 33
- Homeowners
- 76.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 68836 details
| City | Elm Creek |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo County (also partly Phelps County, Dawson County) |
| Metro area | Kearney, NE |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 146.9 sq mi, plus 2.8 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 13 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 23.3 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.70522, -99.37727 |
Median rent in 68836 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $284/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $827/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $946/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 68836
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68861 | Odessa, NE | 6.0 mi | 138 |
| 68863 | Overton, NE | 9.1 mi | 1,410 |
| 68845 | Kearney, NE | 10.8 mi | 20,536 |
| 68940 | Funk, NE | 13.3 mi | 518 |
| 68958 | Loomis, NE | 13.9 mi | 613 |
| 68849 | Kearney, NE | 14.5 mi | 1,385 |
| 68812 | Amherst, NE | 15.0 mi | 642 |
| 68870 | Riverdale, NE | 15.0 mi | 506 |
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 68836?
A typical home in ZIP code 68836 is worth about $275,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $86,806 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Nebraska average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $275,900 homeWhat can a $86,806 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 68836
What city is ZIP code 68836?
ZIP code 68836 is in Elm Creek, NE, in Buffalo County.
What county is ZIP code 68836 in?
68836 is mainly in Buffalo County, Nebraska, and partly in Phelps County and Dawson County.
What is the population of ZIP code 68836?
About 1,908 people live in ZIP code 68836, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 68836 in?
68836 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.