68845 — Kearney, NE Home Values
Typical home value $346,503 as of August 2026 · 4th of 16 in Kearney, NE
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 68845, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 68845 compares in the Kearney, NE area
ZIP code 68845 (Kearney, NE) has a typical home value of $346,503 as of August 2026, ranking 4th of 16 ZIP codes tracked in the Kearney, NE area, more expensive than about 81% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +5.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +31.9%, from $262,669 in August 2021 to $346,503 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 17.8× the annual rent ($1,618/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Kearney, NE forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Kearney.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 68845 has a population of 21,012, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 87.8% White, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% two or more races, 1% Black or African American, 1% Asian, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WEST KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL | 2802 30TH AVE, KEARNEY, NE | 2.7 mi |
| WINDY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4211 20TH AVE, KEARNEY, NE | 3.3 mi |
| KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL | 2702 WEST 11TH STREET, KEARNEY, NE | 3.5 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68845?
$346,503 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 68845 an expensive ZIP code in the Kearney, NE area?
68845 ranks 4th of 16 ZIP codes in the Kearney, NE area by typical home value, more expensive than about 81% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 68845 changed over the past year?
+5.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 68845?
The typical home price is 17.8× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,618/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 68845?
21,012, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 68845?
WEST KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL (2.7 mi), WINDY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (3.3 mi), KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL (3.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 68845?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Kearney, NE forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.