City

Alma, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,475Population
💰$73,077Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$166,900Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓43.0%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads43.0% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
HS Graduate256 (25.6%)
Some College115 (11.5%)
Associates200 (20%)
Bachelors180 (18%)
Graduate Degree250 (25%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 18%Graduate: 25%Edu
HS Grad25.6%
Some College11.5%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors18.0%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,077 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$166,900 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$845/mo
Total Housing Units668
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
64%
About Alma, NE

Alma is a city in Nebraska, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,475 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Alma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,077 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alma is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $845 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alma is well-educated. 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68920 1,475 $73,077 $166,900 $845 0.3% 43.0% 83.2%