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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
$83,365
Median income
$184,200
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $43,232. Poverty here runs at 2.4%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $184,200 for a typical home value (1% below the state average), with rent averaging $925 a month; 84.3% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 68864, plus 4 more within Nance County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 68864?

45.3

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

$43,232

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68864 ranks nationally

Palmer, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$83,365 Top 34% higher than 66% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

456

Total Housing Units

407

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$184,200

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Nance County

68638 standard
Fullerton, NE
Pop: 1,749
68640 standard
Genoa, NE
Pop: 1,613
68663 standard
Silver Creek, NE
Pop: 761
68623 standard
Belgrade, NE
Pop: 313

Related Areas

Nance County Palmer, NE Nebraska

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.