City

Columbus, NE

2 ZIP codes  ·  Platte County  ·  Nebraska

👥30,619Population
💰$70,697Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$204,700Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.9%Hispanic: 25.4%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2%Race
White70.9%
Hispanic25.4%
Black0.9%
Asian0.4%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma272 (1.5%)
HS Graduate5,878 (32%)
Some College2,487 (13.6%)
Associates2,414 (13.2%)
Bachelors2,553 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree4,746 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College13.6%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,697 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$204,700 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$872/mo
Total Housing Units12,963
Vacant Units938

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Columbus, NE

Columbus is a city in Nebraska, located in Platte County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 30,619 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Columbus is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,697 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Columbus is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $204,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $872 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbus is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.94%).

Columbus, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle 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 Columbus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68601 30,619 $70,697 $204,700 $872 2.8% 39.8% 70.6%

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