ZIP Code 68856 - Merna Nebraska

68856 Overview

ZIP Code 68856 is located in Merna Nebraska. Portions of 68856 are also in Kilfoil Township and Cliff Township. 68856 is entirely within Custer County. Regionally, 68856 is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.

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ZIP Code 68856 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameMerna
Primary CountyCuster County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)704
Area Code(s)308
Current Time
CST

ZIP Code 68856 Map

68856 Demographics

68856 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Nebraska based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 68856 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 68856 is White. The current unemployment level in 68856 is 2.7%.

Population704
Population Growth Rate19.19%
Population Density6 People per Square Mile
Total Households258
Percentage High Income Households2.3%
Median Household Income (2021)$66,406
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$190,740
Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024)2.7%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 95.94%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 96.47%

68856 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White66195.94%
Black00%
Hispanic284.06%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

68856 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White24696.85%
Black41.57%
Hispanic41.57%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

68856 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College307.81%
Bachelor Degree7018.23%
High School Diploma14938.8%
No High School Diploma92.34%
GED or Alternate41.04%
1 or More Years of College4712.24%
Associates Degree5313.8%
Masters Degree153.91%
Professional Degree71.82%
Doctorate Degree00%

68856 Geography

Coordinates41.47613525,-99.81571198
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 68856
RegionLincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area
Time ZoneCentral Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area120 Square Miles

68856 Schools

68856 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5a: -20F to -15F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateMay 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion27e - Central Nebraska Loess Plains

68856 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)8132132445459574633201133
Avg Max Temp (°F)34404960708186847664473761
Avg Precip (In.).47.551.572.443.613.893.532.642.081.471.15.4423.84

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