68856 ZIP Code – Merna, Nebraska
ZIP code 68856 is a small ZIP code located in Merna, Nebraska, within Custer County with a population of approximately 704 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $77,500, which is near the Nebraska average and near the national figure. The median home value of $175,000 is below the national average, with 77.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $923, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 95% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average. An estimated 5.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. At 36.8, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 68822, 68813, 68825.
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ZIP 68856 vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 68856 | NE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 704 | 3,367 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $77k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $175k | $159k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $923 | $829 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.8 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.1% | 25.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 68822 – Broken Bow
- 68813 – Anselmo
- 68825 – Callaway
- 68874 – Sargent
- 69120 – Arnold
- 68881 – Westerville
- 68814 – Ansley
- 68833 – Dunning
- 68860 – Oconto
- 68828 – Comstock
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68822 | BROKEN BOW | 4,644 | $59,583 |
| 68813 | ANSELMO | 512 | $68,347 |
| 68825 | CALLAWAY | 930 | $60,833 |
| 68874 | SARGENT | 709 | $49,643 |
| 69120 | ARNOLD | 1,181 | $70,511 |