Palmer, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68864
Nance County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,027
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $83,365
- Median income Near-median income area
- $184,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Palmer pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68864 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68864 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palmer, Nance County, Nebraska, home to just 1,027 residents across 446.5 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68864 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,365 (9% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,232. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.4% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $184,200 (1% below the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $925; 84.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Nance County, so 68864 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 68864
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palmer, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68864.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68864, Palmer, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,027
Population
446.5
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68864?
45.3
Median Age
54.0%
Male
46.0%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$83,365
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$43,232
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68864 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Palmer, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,365 Top 30% higher than 70% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
456housing units
456
Total Housing Units
407
Occupied Units
49
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,200
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$925
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 68864, employing approximately 129 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,922,000.
28
Businesses
129
Employees
$5.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 10.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 68864 vs 68816 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68816 | Archer, NE | 180 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68864, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,027 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 68864 in?
ZIP code 68864 (Palmer) is located in Nance County, Nebraska. Nance County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nance-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68864?
ZIP code 68864 in Palmer, NE has a population of 1,027 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68864?
The median household income in ZIP 68864 is $83,365, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68864?
The median home value in ZIP 68864 is $184,200, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68864?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68864 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68864?
ZIP code 68864 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68864?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68864 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68864?
In ZIP code 68864, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68864?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68864 is 31.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68864?
In ZIP code 68864, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68864?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68864 is 2.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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