City

Arapahoe, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Furnas County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,222Population
💰$64,519Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$104,000Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓41.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.5%
Asian0.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads41.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (3.1%)
HS Graduate261 (30.9%)
Some College61 (7.2%)
Associates146 (17.3%)
Bachelors194 (22.9%)
Graduate Degree158 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 22.9%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College7.2%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors22.9%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,519 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$104,000 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units667
Vacant Units162

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
66%
About Arapahoe, NE

Arapahoe is a city in Nebraska, located in Furnas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,222 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Arapahoe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,519 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Arapahoe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arapahoe is well-educated. 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Arapahoe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68922 1,222 $64,519 $104,000 1.7% 41.6% 76.4%