68847 — Kearney, NE Home Values
Typical home value $290,908 as of June 2026 · 7th of 16 in Kearney, NE
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 68847, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 68847 compares in the Kearney, NE area
ZIP code 68847 (Kearney, NE) has a typical home value of $290,908 as of June 2026, ranking 7th of 16 ZIP codes tracked in the Kearney, NE area, more expensive than about 63% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +6.1% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +32.8%, from $219,088 in June 2021 to $290,908 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 15.2× the annual rent ($1,600/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 68847 has a population of 17,911, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 82.4% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Asian, 2.4% two or more races, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.2% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 1010 E 53RD ST, KEARNEY, NE | 2.6 mi |
| SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 4611 AVE N, KEARNEY, NE | 2.6 mi |
| NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 910 E 34TH ST, KEARNEY, NE | 3.2 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 68847?
$290,908 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 68847 an expensive ZIP code in the Kearney, NE area?
68847 ranks 7th of 16 ZIP codes in the Kearney, NE area by typical home value, more expensive than about 63% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 68847 changed over the past year?
+6.1% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 68847?
The typical home price is 15.2× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,600/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 68847?
17,911, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 68847?
MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2.6 mi), SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL (2.6 mi), NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (3.2 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 68847?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 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.