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ZIP 68847

Part of Kearney, NE
Pop. 18,354·Buffalo County·13th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,600/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+48.1%
vs US Median
-$365
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ZIP 68847 · $1,600
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Medians by bedroom

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Studio
$830
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,430
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,200/yr
At $1,600/mo median
Location
StateNE
CountyBuffalo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +48.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68847 (Kearney, NE) is majority owner-occupied, 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,354
Median income
$73,818
Median age
37.1
Renters
30.4%
Age distribution
23.2%
23.5%
24%
17.4%
Under 1823.2%
18–3423.5%
35–5424%
55–6412%
65+17.4%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
84.6%
White84.6%
Black0.7%
Hispanic12%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
30.1%
31.4%
33.1%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college31.4%
Bachelor's+33.1%
Housing tenure
69.6%
30.4%
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68847 in Kearney, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,027 → $73,818
up 19.0%
Population
16,789 → 18,354
up 9.3%
Renter share
33.4% → 30.4%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
33.9% → 33.1%
-0.8 pts

Census figures show median household income at $73,818 today, compared with $62,027 five years earlier. The population has grown by 9.3% since 2021, moving from about 16,789 residents to roughly 18,354. Renters now make up 30.4% of households, compared with 33.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 68847 covers Kearney, NE. The median rent here is $1,600/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($73,818/yr), ZIP 68847 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68847?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68847 (Kearney, NE) is $1,600. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68847 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68847's median rent of $1,600/mo is $365 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68847 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68847 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #13 out of 53 ZIPs tracked at $1,600/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68847?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,600/mo in ZIP 68847. The local median household income is $73,818/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68847?

Rent in ZIP 68847 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 68847 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68847 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,600/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($73,818/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68847 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68847 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.4% of ZIP 68847 households are renters, while 69.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68847 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68847 compare to the rest of Kearney?

ZIP 68847 is pricier than Kearney as a whole. At $1,600/mo, it's $149 above the Kearney citywide median of $1,451/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68847 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68847 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,600/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 68847's median household income ($73,818/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68847 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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