City

Axtell, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Kearney County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,403Population
💰$82,083Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$240,400Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓49.3%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 2.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.9%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian0.6%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
3%
25–44
29%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads49.3% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.9%)
HS Graduate243 (24.6%)
Some College107 (10.8%)
Associates142 (14.4%)
Bachelors157 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree331 (33.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 33.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad24.6%
Some College10.8%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate33.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,083 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$240,400 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,138/mo
Total Housing Units590
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Axtell, NE

Axtell is a city in Nebraska, located in Kearney County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,403 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Axtell is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,083 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Axtell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $240,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,138 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Axtell is well-educated. 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.3%).

Axtell, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Axtell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68924 1,403 $82,083 $240,400 $1,138 0.5% 49.3% 85.6%