Axtell, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68924
Kearney County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,180
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $85,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $236,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Axtell pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68924 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68924 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Axtell, Kearney County, Nebraska, home to just 1,180 residents across 251.1 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68924 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,000 (11% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,170. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 0.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $236,800 (27% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 85.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,169.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Kearney County, so 68924 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 68924
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Axtell, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68924.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 68924, Axtell, 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
1,180
Population
251.1
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68924?
37.7
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
2.6%
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?
$85,000
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$45,170
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68924 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Axtell, 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)
$85,000 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
570housing units
570
Total Housing Units
544
Occupied Units
26
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,800
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,169
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 29 business establishments in ZIP 68924, employing approximately 285 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,455,000.
29
Businesses
285
Employees
$13.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 20.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 20.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 10.3% |
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 68924 vs 68940 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68940 | Funk, NE | 496 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68924, 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 (1,180 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 68924 in?
ZIP code 68924 (Axtell) is located in Kearney County, Nebraska. Kearney County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kearney-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68924?
ZIP code 68924 in Axtell, NE has a population of 1,180 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68924?
The median household income in ZIP 68924 is $85,000, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68924?
The median home value in ZIP 68924 is $236,800, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68924?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68924 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68924?
ZIP code 68924 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68924?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68924 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Finance and insurance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68924?
In ZIP code 68924, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% 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 68924?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68924 is 20.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68924?
In ZIP code 68924, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68924?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68924 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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