Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 72% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,484 (41.1%) |
| Some College | 385 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 483 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 569 (15.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 676 (18.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,339 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $171,643 ▼ 38% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $743/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 2,578 |
| Vacant Units | 358 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Boone County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,377 residents. With a median age of 43.6, it is a middle-aged county.
Boone County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,339 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.9% is near the national average.
Housing in Boone County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $171,643 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $743. Homeownership rates are high at 79.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Boone County are primarily White (94.24%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Boone County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 5 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68620 | Albion | 2,927 | $79,688 | $214,000 | $713 | 1.0% | 32.0% |
| 68627 | Cedar Rapids | 679 | $63,958 | $105,300 | $757 | 0.0% | 30.5% |
| 68652 | Petersburg | 663 | $66,250 | $123,100 | $863 | 3.5% | 40.1% |
| 68655 | Primrose | 115 | $80,938 | $116,100 | — | 0.0% | 21.2% |
| 68660 | Saint Edward | 993 | $59,479 | $131,000 | $743 | 2.1% | 42.8% |