City

Atkinson, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Holt County  ·  Nebraska

👥2,453Population
💰$69,239Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$174,600Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓51.6%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 3.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian0.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads51.6% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate499 (33.5%)
Some College86 (5.8%)
Associates133 (8.9%)
Bachelors256 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree512 (34.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 34.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College5.8%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate34.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,239 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$174,600 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units1,104
Vacant Units200

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Atkinson, NE

Atkinson is a city in Nebraska, located in Holt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,453 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Atkinson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,239 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Atkinson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $728 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atkinson is well-educated. 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Atkinson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68713 2,453 $69,239 $174,600 $728 3.1% 51.6% 75.7%