County

Nemaha County, KS

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Kansas

👥10,236Population
💰$77,297Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$197,100Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.1%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.7%
Asian0.9%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,312 (36.9%)
Some College525 (8.4%)
Associates680 (10.8%)
Bachelors782 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,941 (31%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 31%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College8.4%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,297 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$197,099 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units4,482
Vacant Units439

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
64%
About Nemaha County, KS

Nemaha County is located in Kansas and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,236 residents. With a median age of 39.63, it is a middle-aged county.

Nemaha County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,297 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.5% is well below the national average.

Housing in Nemaha County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $197,099 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $732. Homeownership rates are high at 78.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Nemaha County are primarily White (93.69%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Nemaha County, KS is a middle-income area in Kansas. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Nemaha County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
66404 Baileyville 453 $96,071 $226,100 0.0% 41.0%
66408 Bern 250 $112,583 $151,000 0.0% 37.4%
66415 Centralia 763 $66,406 $80,000 $833 2.2% 43.7%
66417 Corning 478 $89,038 2.1% 40.6%
66428 Goff 242 $116,125 1.9% 53.7%
66522 Oneida 136 $52,917 $47,500 5.0% 11.8%
66534 Sabetha 3,720 $74,674 $182,500 $696 0.3% 47.5%
66538 Seneca 3,577 $77,076 $252,900 $696 1.3% 41.9%
66550 Wetmore 617 $60,833 $136,800 $1,036 0.0% 34.2%