ZIP code 68849: Kearney, NE
68849 is a ZIP code in Kearney, Nebraska, mainly in Buffalo County, part of the Kearney, NE micro area. About 1,385 people live here.
- Population
- 1,385
- Median household income
- —
- Typical home value
- —
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 19.6
- Homeowners
- —of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 68849 details
| City | Kearney |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0.2 sq mi |
| Population density | 6,295 people per sq mi |
| Average commute | 9.9 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.70146, -99.10088 |
ZIP codes near 68849
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68848 | Kearney, NE | 2.0 mi | — |
| 68845 | Kearney, NE | 3.8 mi | 20,536 |
| 68847 | Kearney, NE | 4.9 mi | 18,354 |
| 68861 | Odessa, NE | 8.5 mi | 138 |
| 68870 | Riverdale, NE | 10.4 mi | 506 |
| 68840 | Gibbon, NE | 12.4 mi | 2,624 |
| 68940 | Funk, NE | 13.8 mi | 518 |
| 68924 | Axtell, NE | 14.3 mi | 1,348 |
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
About ZIP code 68849
What city is ZIP code 68849?
ZIP code 68849 is in Kearney, NE, in Buffalo County.
What county is ZIP code 68849 in?
68849 is mainly in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
What is the population of ZIP code 68849?
About 1,385 people live in ZIP code 68849, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 68849 in?
68849 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.