City

Allen, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dixon County  ·  Nebraska

👥802Population
💰$56,563Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$143,500Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 6.9%Other: 1.3%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic6.9%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
13%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate166 (34.4%)
Some College49 (10.1%)
Associates83 (17.2%)
Bachelors51 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree133 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College10.1%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,563 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$143,500 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$621/mo
Total Housing Units382
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
71%
About Allen, NE

Allen is a city in Nebraska, located in Dixon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 802 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Allen is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,563 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Allen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $621 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Allen is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.52%).

Allen, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Allen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68710 802 $56,563 $143,500 $621 4.8% 38.1% 76.2%