City

Blair, NE

2 ZIP codes  ·  Washington County  ·  Nebraska

👥12,906Population
💰$86,905Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$254,900Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓52.7%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads52.7% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma74 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,926 (23%)
Some College811 (9.7%)
Associates1,158 (13.8%)
Bachelors1,159 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree3,256 (38.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 23%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 38.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad23.0%
Some College9.7%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate38.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,905 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$254,900 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units5,289
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Blair, NE

Blair is a city in Nebraska, located in Washington County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 12,906 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Blair is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,905 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Blair is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $254,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blair is well-educated. 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.86%).

Blair, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Blair
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68008 12,906 $86,905 $254,900 $933 2.4% 52.7% 82.3%

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