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County ProfileNE

Kearney County

Population: 6,688 · 4 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
6,688
People
Median age
40.2
Housing
Total households
2,814
Income
Median household income
$78,631
Housing
Total housing units
2,988
Employment
Employment rate
68.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
34.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.9%
County details
Local time 04:22:21(CT)
NameKearney
Total ZIP codes4total
ZIP codes (by type)
4 Standard
Area code308, 402, 531
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates40.5091198, -98.9476019
Land area516.2 sq miles(1,336.9 km²)

Map of Kearney county, Nebraska with ZIP codes

Map of Kearney County, Nebraska and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Kearney County

Compare the largest cities in Kearney County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Minden3,118$68,4491ZIPs
Axtell732$72,0831ZIPs
Wilcox330$66,2501ZIPs
Heartwell81$52,5001ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Kearney County

Review the most populated postal areas across Kearney County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
68959Minden$70,1674,047
68924Axtell$85,0001,204
68982Wilcox$66,250572
68945Heartwell$64,792233

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS