ZIP code 68924: Axtell, NE
68924 is a ZIP code in Axtell, Nebraska, mainly in Kearney County, part of the Kearney, NE micro area. About 1,348 people live here.
- Population
- 1,348
- Median household income
- $85,000
- Typical home value
- $278,000+3.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,169gross, per month
- Median age
- 37.7
- Homeowners
- 85.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 68924 details
| City | Axtell |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Kearney County (also partly Phelps County) |
| Metro area | Kearney, NE |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 107.2 sq mi |
| Population density | 13 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 20.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.49550, -99.12467 |
Median rent in 68924 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $288/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,058/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $858/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 68924
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68940 | Funk, NE | 7.3 mi | 518 |
| 68959 | Minden, NE | 10.6 mi | 4,048 |
| 68982 | Wilcox, NE | 12.0 mi | 591 |
| 68848 | Kearney, NE | 13.5 mi | — |
| 68947 | Hildreth, NE | 13.9 mi | 664 |
| 68849 | Kearney, NE | 14.3 mi | 1,385 |
| 68949 | Holdrege, NE | 15.0 mi | 6,662 |
| 68969 | Ragan, NE | 15.5 mi | — |
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 68924?
A typical home in ZIP code 68924 is worth about $278,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $85,000 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Nebraska average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $278,000 homeWhat can a $85,000 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 68924
What city is ZIP code 68924?
ZIP code 68924 is in Axtell, NE, in Kearney County.
What county is ZIP code 68924 in?
68924 is mainly in Kearney County, Nebraska, and partly in Phelps County.
What is the population of ZIP code 68924?
About 1,348 people live in ZIP code 68924, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 68924 in?
68924 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.