ZIP Code 68812 - Amherst Nebraska

ZIP Code 68812 is located in Amherst Nebraska. 68812 is entirely within Buffalo County. Regionally, it is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.

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ZIP Code 68812 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameAmherst
Primary CountyBuffalo County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)637
Area Code(s)308
Current Time
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ZIP Code 68812 Map

68812 Demographics

68812 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 68812 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 68812 is White. The current unemployment level in 68812 is 2.1%.

Population637
Population Growth Rate-9.06%
Population Density6 People per Square Mile
Total Households296
Percentage High Income Households2.4%
Median Household Income (2021)$66,806
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$63,160
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)2.1%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 98.93%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 95.57%

68812 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White55598.93%
Black00%
Hispanic50.89%
Asian00%
Native American10.18%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

68812 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White36795.57%
Black20.52%
Hispanic123.13%
Asian00%
Native American30.78%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

68812 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College7113.71%
Bachelor Degree8416.22%
High School Diploma15830.5%
No High School Diploma50.97%
GED or Alternate163.09%
1 or More Years of College11021.24%
Associates Degree285.41%
Masters Degree366.95%
Professional Degree61.16%
Doctorate Degree40.77%

68812 Geography

Coordinates40.89534760,-99.27363586
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 68812
RegionLincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaKearney, NE
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area108 Square Miles

68812 Politics

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68812 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5a: -20F to -15F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion27e - Central Nebraska Loess Plains

68812 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)12162535475762605037241537
Avg Max Temp (°F)35415162728287857866483862
Avg Precip (In.).45.511.772.183.93.723.372.751.881.351.1.5323.51

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