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ZIP code 68861: Odessa, NE

68861 is a ZIP code in Odessa, Nebraska, mainly in Buffalo County, part of the Kearney, NE micro area. About 138 people live here.

Population
138
Median household income
$39,792
Typical home value
$139,600ACS median value
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
47.9
Homeowners
86.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 68861 details

CityOdessa
StateNebraska
CountyBuffalo County
Metro areaKearney, NE
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area0.9 sq mi
Population density157 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher8.7% of adults 25+
Average commute25 minutes
Center coordinates40.69895, -99.26389

ZIP codes near 68861

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
68845Kearney, NE5.0 mi20,536
68836Elm Creek, NE6.0 mi1,908
68849Kearney, NE8.5 mi1,385
68848Kearney, NE10.2 mi—
68940Funk, NE11.1 mi518
68870Riverdale, NE11.5 mi506
68847Kearney, NE13.0 mi18,354
68812Amherst, NE14.5 mi642

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 68861?

A typical home in ZIP code 68861 is worth about $139,600 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $39,792 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Nebraska average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 68861

What city is ZIP code 68861?

ZIP code 68861 is in Odessa, NE, in Buffalo County.

What county is ZIP code 68861 in?

68861 is mainly in Buffalo County, Nebraska.

What is the population of ZIP code 68861?

About 138 people live in ZIP code 68861, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 68861 in?

68861 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.