County

Antelope County, NE

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥5,504Population
💰$66,134Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$119,807Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 1%Asian: 1.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic5.7%
Black1.0%
Asian1.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,096 (31.3%)
Some College454 (13%)
Associates484 (13.8%)
Bachelors719 (20.5%)
Graduate Degree734 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 13%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 20.5%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College13.0%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors20.5%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,134 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$119,806 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units2,790
Vacant Units462

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
64%
About Antelope County, NE

Antelope County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,504 residents. With a median age of 40.96, it is a middle-aged county.

Antelope County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,133 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.4% is near the national average.

Housing in Antelope County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $119,806 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $804. Homeownership rates are high at 76.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Antelope County are primarily White (93.75%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Antelope County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Antelope County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68720 Brunswick 219 $76,042 $130,600 $738 0.0% 50.9%
68726 Clearwater 669 $64,417 $109,800 $849 0.7% 25.2%
68636 Elgin 1,237 $71,853 $104,900 $682 1.5% 47.1%
68756 Neligh 1,932 $61,326 $150,200 $831 2.5% 46.4%
68761 Oakdale 416 $78,125 $53,000 $933 2.0% 28.1%
68764 Orchard 748 $65,000 $108,900 $850 1.4% 40.9%
68773 Royal 283 $55,714 1.3% 40.4%