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Archer, NE
Census-designated place in Merrick County, Nebraska. ZIP codes: 68816.
Population
53
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
53
ZIP codes
1
Archer and its ZIP codes
Archer at a glance
- Archer is about 2.1 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Merrick County. PPP loans are for Archer.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,619
2,349 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,908
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$64.16M
FY 2026, $8,367 per person
PPP loans
$605K
37 loans, 72 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Archer, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
435
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
54
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 14°F
28.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Archer, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Archer
1 in or overlapping Archer. Population shown
Cities near Archer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalmerVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Central CityCity | 8.2 mi | 2.4 |
| ChapmanVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| OverlandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| St. LiboryCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| MarquetteVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| HordvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| CushingVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarksVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| FullertonCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| St. PaulCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| PhillipsVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| PolkVillage | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| WolbachVillage | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| Grand IslandCity | 21 mi | 30.1 |
| DannebrogVillage | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Archer, NE in?
- Archer is in Merrick County, Nebraska.
- What ZIP codes are in Archer, NE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Archer include 68816.
- What is the population of Archer, NE?
- About 53 people live in Archer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Archer?
- Nearby places include Palmer (7.4 mi), Central City (8.2 mi), Chapman (10 mi), Overland (10 mi), St. Libory (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023