City

Cook, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Nebraska

👥589Population
💰$76,429Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$126,900Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 2%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.2%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic2.0%
Black1.4%
Asian0.3%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
25%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate121 (31.9%)
Some College69 (18.2%)
Associates43 (11.3%)
Bachelors51 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree94 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College18.2%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,429 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$126,900 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$600/mo
Total Housing Units265
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Cook, NE

Cook is a city in Nebraska, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 589 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Cook is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,429 is near the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Cook is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $600 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cook is moderately educated. 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68329 589 $76,429 $126,900 $600 0.0% 38.3% 73.9%