ZIP code 68856
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 68856 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Merna, NE. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 68856 ZIP code area.
68856 is the zip code for
Merna, NE
- Total population
- 611▲
- Housing units
- 286▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 109.76
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 5.57▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.01
Demographic data for zip code 68856
- Male
- 312▲
- Female
- 299▲
- Median age
- Male
- 41.70
- Female
- 43.50
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 251▲
- Family households
- 190▲
- Nonfamily households
- 61●
- Average household size
- 2.43▼
- Average family size
- 2.82▼
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 286▲
- Occupied housing units
- 251▲
- Owner-occupied
- 186▲
- Renter-occupied
- 65▲
- Vacant housing units
- 35▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 38▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 47▲
- 10 to 14 years
- 37▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 40▼
- 20 to 24 years
- 26▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 68▲
- 35 to 44 years
- 66▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 105▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 39▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 48▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 47▼
- 75 to 84 years
- 42▼
- 85 years and over
- 8▲
- Median age
- 42.80▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 602
- Hispanic or Latino
- 6
- Black or African American
- 0
- Asian
- 0
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 0
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 0
- Other (One Race)
- 0
- Two or More Races
- 3
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 68856
- Population
(16 years and over) - 555
- Civilian labor force
- 377
- Employed
- 352
- Unemployed
- 25
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 178
- Percent Unemployed
- 6.6%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 343
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 232
- Carpooled
- 36
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 0
- Walked
- 20
- Other means
- 0
- Worked at home
- 55
- Mean travel time
- 15.6 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 352
- Management / business / science / arts
- 101
- Service
- 52
- Sales / office
- 46
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 101
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 52
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 352
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 88
- Construction
- 34
- Manufacturing
- 48
- Wholesale trade
- 1
- Retail trade
- 35
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 17
- Information
- 4
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 8
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 21
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 52
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 23
- Public administration
- 0
- Other services
- 21
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 352
- Private wage & salary workers
- 250
- Government workers
- 21
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 81
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 313
- Less than $10,000
- 8
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 24
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 31
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 40
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 69
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 62
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 57
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 12
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 6
- $200,000 or more
- 4
- Median household income
- $46,490
- Mean household income
- $54,058
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 9.0%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 68856
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anselmo-merna Elementary-merna Hwy 2 & Ewing | (308) 643-2251 | 120 | 31 | 11.3 |
| Anselmo-merna High School Hwy 2 & Ewing | (308) 643-2224 | 116 | 21 | 8.0 |
Public libraries around Merna, NE
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Lexington Public Library LEXINGTONLIBRARY.COM | 907 North Washington Street Lexington, NE 68850 |
| Litchfield Public Library | 102 West Buford Street Litchfield, NE 68852 |
| Loup City Library | 800 North 8th Street Loup City, NE 68853 |
| Sunshine Township Library | 417 Main Street Mason City, NE 68855 |
| Brenizer Public Library | 430 West Center Avenue Merna, NE 68856 |
| North Loup Township Library | 112 South B Street North Loup, NE 68859 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 68856
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway District Hospital www.calloway-ne.com | 211 Kimball Callaway, NE 68825 | (308) 836-2228 | 12 |
| Good Samaritan Health Systems | 10 East 31st Street Kearney, NE 68847 | (308) 865-7100 | 267 |
| Howard County Comm Hospital | 1113 Sherman Street Saint Paul, NE 68873 | (308) 754-4421 | 25 |
| Jennie M Melham Mem Med Center | 145 Memorial Drive Broken Bow, NE 68822 | (308) 872-6891 | 125 |
| Litzenberg Mem County Hospital | 1715 26th Street Central City, NE 68826 | (308) 946-3015 | 71 |
| Memorial Hospital www.memorialfoundation.net | 1423 Seventh Street Aurora, NE 68818 | (402) 694-3171 | 76 |
| Saint Francis Medical Center www.saintfrancisgi.org | 2620 West Faidley Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 | (308) 384-4600 | 172 |
| Tri-County Area Hospital www.tricountyhospital.com | 13th and Erie Streets Lexington, NE 68850 | (308) 324-5651 | 37 |
| Valley County Hospital | 217 Westridge Drive Ord, NE 68862 | (308) 728-3211 | 96 |
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