City

Cortland, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Gage County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,072Population
💰$99,750Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$247,700Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓51.0%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.9%Hispanic: 11.8%Other: 6.6%Race
White80.9%
Hispanic11.8%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
25%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads51.0% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.4%)
HS Graduate154 (21.8%)
Some College69 (9.7%)
Associates114 (16.1%)
Bachelors181 (25.6%)
Graduate Degree180 (25.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 21.8%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 25.6%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad21.8%
Some College9.7%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors25.6%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92%Renter: 8%Tenure
Owner92.0%
Renter8.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,750 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$247,700 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units398

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Cortland, NE

Cortland is a city in Nebraska, located in Gage County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,072 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Cortland is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,750 is above the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cortland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $247,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cortland is well-educated. 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cortland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68331 1,072 $99,750 $247,700 $950 1.3% 51.0% 92.0%