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Merna 68856

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Nebraska
$169K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$182K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.301
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$182K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,442 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1930
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.67%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.69%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.26%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.1 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.329
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

How Merna 68856 compares

By median home value, Merna 68856 is the 2nd most expensive of 7 ZIP codes in Custer County, and its typical home is worth more than 66% of all homes in Custer County.

Home values in Merna 68856

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$112K$280K
ZIP codes in Custer County ranked by median home value
#Custer CountyMedian valueHomes
1Anselmo 68813$185K271
2Merna 68856$182K301
3Mason City 68855$182K209
4Broken Bow 68822$181K2,008
5Callaway 68825$150K501
6Oconto 68860$149K197
7Arnold 69120$138K508

About the Merna 68856 market

What is the median home price in Merna 68856, NE?

The median sale price in Merna 68856, NE is $169,341 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Merna 68856, NE each year?

3 homes sold in Merna 68856, NE over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Merna 68856, NE?

Merna 68856, NE contains 301 residential properties, with a median of 1,442 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1930. The median TopHap Estimate is $182K.

How does Merna 68856, NE compare to the rest of Custer County?

By median home value, Merna 68856, NE is the 2nd most expensive of 7 ZIP codes in Custer County. Its typical home is worth more than 66% of all homes in Custer County. Anselmo 68813 ranks just above it and Mason City 68855 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Merna 68856, NE?

69% of homes in Merna 68856, NE are owner-occupied. 26% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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