Kenesaw, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68956
Adams County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,215
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $94,231
- Median income Above-median income area
- $203,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kenesaw pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68956 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68956 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kenesaw, Adams County, Nebraska, home to just 1,215 residents across 253.1 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68956 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,231 (23% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,278. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 1.0%. Median home value is $203,700 (9% above the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $772; 90.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Adams County, so 68956 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 68956
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenesaw, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68956.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 68956, Kenesaw, 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
1,215
Population
253.1
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68956?
48.4
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
0.8%
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?
$94,231
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$46,278
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68956 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Kenesaw, 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)
$94,231 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
475housing units
475
Total Housing Units
432
Occupied Units
43
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,700
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$772
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 68956, employing approximately 131 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,033,000.
26
Businesses
131
Employees
$5.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 19.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 11.5% |
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 68956 vs 68945 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68945 | Heartwell, NE | 213 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68956, 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 (1,215 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 68956 in?
ZIP code 68956 (Kenesaw) is located in Adams County, Nebraska. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68956?
ZIP code 68956 in Kenesaw, NE has a population of 1,215 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68956?
The median household income in ZIP 68956 is $94,231, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68956?
The median home value in ZIP 68956 is $203,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68956?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68956 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68956?
ZIP code 68956 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 131 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68956?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68956 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4), Finance and insurance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68956?
In ZIP code 68956, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% 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 68956?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68956 is 25.8 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 68956?
In ZIP code 68956, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68956?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68956 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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