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City: Kearney, NE
Buffalo County, NE
Zip code population (2000): 14,384
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 15,903

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Houses and condos: 6,253
Renter-occupied apartments: 2,288
% of renters here:  39%
State:  33%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 68847: 80.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 87.7 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.4 sq. mi.
Population density: 181 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  2.3% ($1,324)
Nebraska:  2.4% ($1,478)

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Males: 7,008  (48.7%)
Females: 7,376  (51.3%)

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Urban population: 13,112
Rural population: 1,272

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $117,278
68847:  $117,278
Nebraska:  $122,200


According to our research of public records there were 15 registered sex offenders living in 68847 zip code in early 2007.

Median resident age:  32.1 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.4 people
Nebraska:  2.5 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 68847, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $39,245 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $39,245
State:  $44,271

Salary/wage: $34,300 (reported on 87.5% of returns)
Here:  $34,300
State:  $38,230
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 123.8% for AGIs below $10k, 81.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 82.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 83.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 80.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 54.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,767 (reported on 47.1% of returns)
This zip code:  $1,767
Nebraska:  $1,759
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.9% for AGIs below $10k, 3.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,828 (reported on 25.5% of returns)
Here:  $1,828
State:  $2,804
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.7% for AGIs below $10k, 1.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$4,819 (reported on 21.1% of returns)
Here:  +$4,819
State:  +$7,887
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -0.4% for AGIs below $10k, 0.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$6,888 (reported on 16.7% of returns)
Here:  +$6,888
State:  +$7,743
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.5% for AGIs below $10k, 3.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.0% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,790 (reported on 3.5% of returns)
68847:  $2,790
Nebraska:  $2,902
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $8,000 (reported on 0.4% of returns)
Here:  $8,000
Nebraska:  $12,366

Total itemized deductions: $16,712 (1% of AGI, reported on 27.8% of returns)
Here:  $16,712
State:  $18,692
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 15.4% for AGIs below $10k, 9.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 8.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 11.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 15.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 13.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,913 (3.8% of AGI, reported on 24.2% of returns)
Here:  $2,913
Nebraska:  $3,500

Here:  3.8% of AGI
State:  3.8% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs below $10k, 1.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $4,999 (reported on 77.3% of returns)
68847:  $4,999
State:  $6,550
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.6% for AGIs below $10k, 4.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 17.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,541 (reported on 13.3% of returns)
Here:  $1,541
State:  $1,643
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.9% for AGIs below $10k, 2.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 60.0%
Here:  60%
State:  62%
(% for various income ranges: 51.0% for AGIs below $10k, 59.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 62.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 62.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 61.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 79.2% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $42,087
This zip code:  $42,087
Nebraska:  $47,085
Kearney, NE (68847) map

Nearest zip codes: 68845, 68870, 68840, 68861, 68924, 68959.
Kearney Zip Code Map


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  60.7%
Whole state:  66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  5.7%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Housing units in zip code 68847 with a mortgage: 1,793 (196 second mortgage, 170 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 880


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,194

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $414

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  12.6%
Whole state:  11.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  4.9%
Whole state:  4.8%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.4
State:  6.5

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.2
State:  4.2


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Notable locations in zip code 68847: Buffalo County Sheriff Department (A), Kearney Public Library (B), Kearney Police Department (C), Kearney Fire Department (D), Kearney Area Childrens Museum (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in zip code 68847 include: Jehovahs Witnesses Kingdom Hall (A), Pentecostal Church of Kearney (B), Kearney Baptist Church (C), Open Bible Church (D), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (E), Zion Lutheran Church (F), Seventh Day Adventist Church (G), Salvation Army (H), Havens Chapel (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in zip code 68847 include: Jaycees Park (1), Harvey Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Kearney Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 146
  • 1995 to 1998: 564
  • 1990 to 1994: 388
  • 1980 to 1989: 750
  • 1970 to 1979: 1,497
  • 1960 to 1969: 891
  • 1950 to 1959: 557
  • 1940 to 1949: 414
  • 1939 or earlier: 996



Zip code 68847 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Kearney, NE (68847):
  • no bedroom: 12
  • 1 bedrooms: 89
  • 2 bedrooms: 762
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,778
  • 4 bedrooms: 782
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 187


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 20
  • 1 bedrooms: 642
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,018
  • 3 bedrooms: 434
  • 4 bedrooms: 138
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 36



Vehicles available in 68847 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 40
  • 1 vehicle: 880
  • 2 vehicles: 1,666
  • 3 vehicles: 745
  • 4 vehicles: 193
  • 5 or more vehicles: 86


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 215
  • 1 vehicle: 1,032
  • 2 vehicles: 735
  • 3 vehicles: 204
  • 4 vehicles: 76
  • 5 or more vehicles: 26



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 68847 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 68847 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 68847:

  • Less than $10,000: 172
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 85
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 80
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 79
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 68
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 50
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 55
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 66
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 99
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 116
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 130
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 196
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 256
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 827
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 619
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 359
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 180
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 265
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 147
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 117
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 15
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 10
 



68847 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 68847:

  • Less than $100: 13
  • $100 to $149: 37
  • $150 to $199: 107
  • $200 to $249: 66
  • $250 to $299: 98
  • $300 to $349: 129
  • $350 to $399: 242
  • $400 to $449: 285
  • $450 to $499: 205
  • $500 to $549: 371
  • $550 to $599: 150
  • $600 to $649: 90
  • $650 to $699: 73
  • $700 to $749: 92
  • $750 to $799: 43
  • $800 to $899: 107
  • $900 to $999: 22
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 21
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 16
  • No cash rent: 69
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $106,169.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $126,418
  • Asian householders: $124,590
  • Some other race householders: $113,059
  • Two or more races householders: $113,481
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $113,200

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $115,412 (it was $83,400 in 2000)
68847:  $115,412
Nebraska:  $122,200
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $102,416 - $175,131

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $141,291
Here:  $141,291
State:  $152,590

Townhouses or other attached units: $152,919
Here:  $152,919
State:  $157,382

In 2-unit structures: $217,586
Here:  $217,586
State:  $134,316

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $113,147
Here:  $113,147
State:  $103,899

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $119,704
Here:  $119,704
State:  $181,921

Mobile homes: $19,844
Here:  $19,844
State:  $29,187


Owners and renters by unit type in %


Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 3,798
  • One, attached: 210
  • Two: 288
  • 3 or 4: 342
  • 5 to 9: 356
  • 10 to 19: 212
  • 20 to 49: 167
  • 50 or more: 71
  • Mobile homes: 759
68847 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 6,921 (86%)
  • Carpooled: 659 (8%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 8 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 7 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 12 (0%)
  • Walked: 162 (2%)
  • Other means: 10 (0%)
  • Worked at home: 229 (3%)
 

68847 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 509
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 2407
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 2540
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 1096
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 401
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 118
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 170
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 30
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 17
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 177
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 155
  • 90 or more minutes: 159
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 92.0%


Household type by relationship
Households: 14,145

  • In family households: 11,150 (2,943 male householders, 774 female householders)
    2,946 spouses, 3,967 children (3,674 natural, 118 adopted, 175 stepchildren), 54 grandchildren, 123 brothers or sisters, 51 parents, 84 other relatives, 208 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 2,995 (971 male householders (620 living alone)), 1,260 female householders (1,062 living alone)), 764 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 287 (256 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,759 2-persons, 725 3-persons, 756 4-persons, 319 5-persons, 128 6-persons, 30 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,682 1-person, 425 2-persons, 86 3-persons, 31 4-persons, 7 5-persons.

2,503 married couples with children.
830 single-parent households (182 men, 648 women).

94.1% of residents of 68847 zip code speak English at home.
4.4% of residents speak Spanish at home (62% very well, 16% well, 18% not well, 4% not at all).
1.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (58% very well, 34% well, 8% not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (92% very well, 8% not well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (12% very well, 88% well).

Foreign born population: 296 (2.1%)
(33.1% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  2.1%
Whole state:  4.4%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Mexico (50%)
  • Vietnam (11%)
  • Iraq (8%)
  • Netherlands (7%)
  • Panama (4%)
  • Guatemala (3%)
  • Philippines (3%)



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 112
  • 1990 to 1994: 61
  • 1985 to 1989: 31
  • 1980 to 1984: 12
  • 1975 to 1979: 37
  • 1970 to 1974: 7
  • 1970 to 1974: 8
  • 1965 to 1969: 28

White population: 13,793
Black population: 55
American Indian population: 55
Asian population: 85
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 6
Some other race population: 256
Two or more races population: 134

Zip code 68847 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 German: 4901
 Irish: 1055
 Other groups: 994
 English: 869
 Swedish: 663
 United States or American: 636
 Danish: 327
 Dutch: 281
 Polish: 281
 Norwegian: 263
 Czech: 224
 Scotch-Irish: 213
 French (except Basque): 165
 Italian: 157
 European: 104
 Scottish: 96
 Pennsylvania German: 58
 Welsh: 54
 Arab:: 52
 Swiss: 51
 French Canadian: 50
 British: 36
 Russian: 27
 Iraqi: 23
 Scandinavian: 22
 Czechoslovakian: 22
 Lebanese: 19
 Austrian: 16
 Turkish: 12
 Hungarian: 11
 Syrian: 10
 Finnish: 9
 Portuguese: 8
 Acadian/Cajun: 7
 Greek: 6
 Lithuanian: 6
 Luxemburger: 5
 Croatian: 5
 Celtic: 2


Public primary/middle schools in zip code 68847 not listed on the city page:
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL (Students: 59; Grades: PK - PK)
  • STONE PUBLIC SCHOOL (Students: 34; Grades: PK - 08)
  • PLEASANT HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL (Students: 18; Grades: PK - 08)
  • CENTER PUBLIC SCHOOL (Students: 15; Grades: PK - 08)

Major facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • COLEMAN POWERMATE INCORPORATED (4970 AIRPORT RD. in KEARNEY, NE)
    AIR MAJOR (AIRS/AFS)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - AIR PROGRAM, REFUSE DISPOSAL, LEGAL SERVICES, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, EPCRA, -68847CLMNP125AI, TRI REPORTER
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities)
    Business SIC classification: MOTORS AND GENERATORS
    Business NAICS classification: MACHINE TOOL (METAL CUTTING TYPES) MANUFACTURING.; PUMP AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING.; PUMP AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING.; AIR AND GAS COMPRESSOR MANUFACTURING.; AIR AND GAS COMPRESSOR MANUFACTURING.; MOTOR AND GENERATOR MANUFACTURING.; MOTOR AND GENERATOR MANUFACTURING.
    Organizations: POWERMATE CORPORATION (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , SALLY HIRCOCK EHS MGR (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , SALLY HIRCOCK EHS MANAGER (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , SALLY L. HIRCOCK, EHS MANAGER (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , THE COLEMAN COMPANY INC. (CONTACT/OWNER) , POWERMATE CORPORATION (CONTACT/OWNER) , POWERMATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: COLEMAN POWERMATE INC T901
  • EATON CORPORATION (4200 HWY. 30 E. in KEARNEY, NE)
    AIR SYNTHETIC MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    SUPERFUND (Superfund database)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - AIR PROGRAM, REFUSE DISPOSAL, LEGAL SERVICES, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, SUPERFUND, EPCRA, -68847TNCRP4200E, TRI REPORTER, -NE0206806, UIC
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    HAZARDOUS WASTE BIENNIAL REPORTER (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Large Quantity Generators, more that 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities)
    Business SIC classification: IRON AND STEEL FORGINGS; CARBURETORS, PISTONS, PISTON RINGS, AND VALVES; MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
    Business NAICS classification: CARBURETOR, PISTON, PISTON RING, AND VALVE MANUFACTURING.; CARBURETOR, PISTON, PISTON RING, AND VALVE MANUFACTURING.
    Organizations: DANIEL L SAATHOFF, MANAGER (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , DANIEL L. SAATHOFF (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , GARY A ELLIOTT (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: EATON CORP - KEARNEY
  • ANDERSON WRECKING COMPANY (1912 AVENUE M in KEARNEY, NE)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-07-1998-0239, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - AIR PROGRAM
    Business SIC classification: WRECKING AND DEMOLITION WORK; SCRAP AND WASTE MATERIALS
    Alternative names: ANDERSEN WRECKING CO
  • ACE EATON METALS (4740 E 39TH ST in KEARNEY, NE)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - AIR PROGRAM, -12167-BHI-1530, LEAKING STORAGE TANK, -NEX000004218, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business SIC classification: STEEL PIPE AND TUBES; ALUMINUM EXTRUDED PRODUCTS
    Organizations: UNKNOWN (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: ACE IRRIGATION AND MANUFACTUR, ACE IRRIGATION & MANUFACTURING
  • COASTAL MART INC 1302 (1324 2ND AVENUE in KEARNEY, NE)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-07-2001-0101, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - -012198-99-0006, LEAKING STORAGE TANK, -0001000102, EPCRA
    Alternative names: VISTA STORE #3007
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (905 W 25TH ST in KEARNEY, NE)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - AIR PROGRAM, REFUSE DISPOSAL, -012293-99-0000, LEAKING STORAGE TANK, -052997-99-0002, -060796-DB-1328, -060796-DB-1329, -060796-DB-1330, -060796-DB-1331, -060796-DB-1332, -15032-K-1137, -AP3435, -NED070129028, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, -, UIC
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Business SIC classification: STEAM AND AIR-CONDITIONING SUPPLY
    Organizations: UNIV OF NE BOARD OF REGENTS (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - KEARNEY, UNK
  • FOOTE CONVENIENCE PLAZA (1810 HIGHWAY 30 E in KEARNEY, NE)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-07-2001-0060, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - -07138-BHI-1000, LEAKING STORAGE TANK, -NE0123943, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, -NEG080001, -NEG990001, -0001000112, EPCRA
  • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL (10 E 31ST ST in KEARNEY, NE)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - AIR PROGRAM, LEGAL SERVICES, -012898-99-0017, LEAKING STORAGE TANK, -072194-GW-1000, -072194-GW-1015, -NER000003046, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Business SIC classification: GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS
    Organizations: GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH SYSTEMS (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH SYSTEMS
  • CALDWELL MANUFACTURING CO (AIRPORT RD in KEARNEY, NE)
    AIR SYNTHETIC MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - AIR PROGRAM, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, EPCRA
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business SIC classification: STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTION
    Business NAICS classification: FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING.
    Organizations: CHIEF INDUSTRIES (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • YOUTH REHABILITATION AND TREATMENT CENTER (2802 WEST 30TH STREET in KEARNEY, NE)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - AIR PROGRAM, -091093-CT-0925, LEAKING STORAGE TANK, -AP4056,
    Business SIC classification: SOCIAL SERVICES
    Alternative names: STATE OF NE YOUTH REHAB & TRTMT. CENTER, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CTR, YOUTH REHABILITATION CENTER
  • CENTRAL CHEMICAL SERVICE INCORPORATED (2008 1ST AVE in KEARNEY, NE)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - AIR PROGRAM, UIC
    Business SIC classification: FARM SUPPLIES
    Alternative names: CENTRA CHEMICAL SERVICES INC, VERTREES, TIM (CENTRA CHEMICAL SERVICES)
  • DENNIS LARSEN DVM (2700 COUNTRY CLUB LN in KEARNEY, NE)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - AIR PROGRAM
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Business SIC classification: VETERINARY SERVICES FOR ANIMAL SPECIALTIES; REFUSE SYSTEMS
  • ALCO DISCOUNT STORE (1100 W 39TH ST in KEARNEY, NE)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Nebraska tracking) - AIR PROGRAM
    Business SIC classification: MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL STORES

Fire-safe hotels and motels in zip code 68847
  • Super 8 Motel, 15 W 8TH St, Kearney, NE 68847, Phone: (308) 234-5513, Fax: (308) 234-3835
  • Comfort Inn, 903 2nd Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, Phone: (308) 237-5858, Fax: (308) 237-5858
  • Americinn Motel & Suites, 215 W Talmadge Rd, Kearney, NE 68847, Phone: (800) 634-3444, Fax: (308) 234-3808
  • Holiday Inn Express, 508 South 2ND Ave, Kearny, NE 68847, Phone: (308) 234-8100
  • Holiday Inn Express, 508 Second Avenue S, Kearney, NE 68847, Phone: (308) 234-8100, Fax: (308) 338-0892
  • Country Inn & Suites, 105 Talmadge Rd, Kearney, NE 68847, Phone: (308) 236-7500, Fax: (308) 236-4208
  • Rodeway Inn & Suites, 411 2nd Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, Phone: (308) 698-2810, Fax: (308) 698-2809
  • Microtel Inn & Suites, 104 Talmadge, Kearney, NE 68847, Phone: (308) 698-3003, Fax: (308) 698-3040
All 8 fire-safe hotels and motels in zip code 68847

Median worth of mobile homes: $18,648

Zip code 68847 marital status for males
Zip code 68847 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (78%)
  • Electricity (19%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 10753
  • Northeast: 96
  • Midwest: 1754
  • South: 414
  • West: 1066

47% of the 68847 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 52% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 66% lived in Nebraska.

Population in 1990: 28,674. Population change in the 1990s: -14,290 (-49.8%).

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:




Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 96
Here:  6.1%
Nebraska:  14.6%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 46
Here:  7.2%
Nebraska:  10.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 99
Here:  8.2%
Nebraska:  20.0%


Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School


Class of Workers


Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code (KEARNEY, NE):

  • CARLTON H. NOYES (RR 4; small business): $3,242,712 in 17 contracts from 2000 to 2005
    Contracts for Wildhorse/Burro Control Services by Bureau of Land Management
    Signed by year: 2000: $260,000; 2001: $375,000; 2002: $1,285,040; 2003: $957,136; 2004: $875,606; 2005: $-510,070; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $832,040 with Bureau of Land Management for Wildhorse/Burro Control Services. Taking place in KS. Signed on 2002-12-15. Completion date: 2002-09-15.
    $797,136, same as above. Signed on 2003-12-18. Completion date: 2004-09-30.
    $793,320, same as above. Signed on 2004-12-15. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
    $301,000, same as above. Signed on 2002-04-15. Completion date: 2001-09-15.
  • CITIZENS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO (2302 1ST AVENUE): $1,254,129 in 18 contracts from 2001 to 2004
    Contracts for ADP Telecommunications and Transmission Services by Department of Defense, Defense Information Systems Agency
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $1,214,462; 2002: $0; 2003: $34,949; 2004: $4,718; 2005: $0; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $900,000 with Department of Defense for ADP Telecommunications and Transmission Services. Taking place in CT. Signed on 2001-12-31. Completion date: 2012-02-01.
    $228,000, same as above. Signed on 2001-10-31. Completion date: 2006-08-01.
    $56,000, same as above. Signed on 2001-10-31. Completion date: 2000-12-20.
    $12,030, same as above. Signed on 2001-09-30. Completion date: 2011-09-01.
  • FIBERVISION OF WASHINGTON LP (2605 2ND AV STE A; small business): $188,679 in 7 contracts from 2003 to 2005
    Contracts for Telephone and/or Communications Services (includes Telegraph, Telex, and Cablevision Services) by Air Force
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $51,128; 2004: $62,171; 2005: $75,380; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $83,000 with Air Force for Telephone and/or Communications Services (includes Telegraph, Telex, and Cablevision Services). Taking place in WA. Signed on 2005-10-01. Completion date: 2006-09-30.
    $58,366, same as above. Signed on 2004-10-01. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
    $51,128, same as above. Signed on 2003-10-01. Completion date: 2004-09-30.
    $3,559, same as above. Signed on 2004-10-01. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
  • HEARTLAND SANDBLASTING INC (3990 IMPERIAL; small business)
    $41,950 with Army for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles. Signed on 2003-05-21. Completion date: 2003-09-30.
  • SERVICE PLUS LAWN AND TREE CAR (206 EAST 6TH ST; small business): $16,090 in 5 contracts from 2002 to 2005
    Contracts for Custodial Janitorial Services by Army
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $3,637; 2003: $3,893; 2004: $4,153; 2005: $4,407; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $4,407 with Army for Custodial Janitorial Services. Signed on 2005-12-30. Completion date: 2006-12-31.
    $4,153, same as above. Signed on 2004-12-02. Completion date: 2005-12-31.
    $3,893, same as above. Signed on 2003-12-17. Completion date: 2004-12-31.
    $3,637, same as above. Signed on 2002-12-07. Completion date: 2003-12-31.
  • B & H INVESTMENTS INC (1800 2ND AVE; small business)
    $9,750 with Army for Miscellaneous Items. Signed on 2004-09-14. Completion date: 2004-08-19.
  • PLATTE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS O (2215 AVENUE I; small business)
    $9,431 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne. Signed on 2003-09-11. Completion date: 2003-09-30.
  • LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY (215 LANDON ST)
    $7,000 with Forest Service (disused code: now 12C2) for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Water Supply Facilities. Signed on 2001-08-15. Completion date: 2001-09-15.
  • MAID FOR A DAY CLEANING SERVIC (2900 GRAND AVENUE #29; small business): $3,671 in 2 contracts in 2001
    $3,671 with Army for Custodial Janitorial Services. Signed on 2001-01-04. Completion date: 2001-09-30.
    $0, same as above. Signed on 2001-01-04. Completion date: 2001-09-30.
  • KEARNEY INVESTMENT CORP (110 2ND AVE; small business): $3,600 in 2 contracts in 2006
    $3,120 with Army for Lodging - Hotel/Motel. Signed on 2006-05-19. Completion date: 2006-05-30.
    $480, same as above. Signed on 2006-06-16. Completion date: 2006-05-30.


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (over 1000 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (100-249: 1, 50-99: 1, 20-49: 16, 10-19: 8, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 3)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Telemarketing Bureaus (500-999: 1, 50-99: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (50-99: 5, 20-49: 6, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 4, 1-4: 4)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (100-249: 2, 20-49: 4, 10-19: 3, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 4)
  • Management of Companies and Enterprises: Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (250-499: 1, 5-9: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




People in group quarters
  • 179 people in nursing homes
  • 63 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 21 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 20 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 10 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Fatal accident statistics in 2006
  • Fatal accident count: 2
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 7
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Fatal accident statistics in 2005
  • Fatal accident count: 2
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 4
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 3
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 5
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0




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