County

Chase County, NE

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥3,768Population
💰$60,936Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$188,196Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓40.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.8%Hispanic: 19.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 24.8%Other: 1.9%Race
White77.8%
Hispanic19.5%
Black0.5%
Asian24.8%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads40.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (2.1%)
HS Graduate626 (26.2%)
Some College297 (12.4%)
Associates463 (19.4%)
Bachelors329 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree625 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College12.4%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,936 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$188,195 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units1,926
Vacant Units415

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
62%
About Chase County, NE

Chase County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,768 residents. With a median age of 43.19, it is a middle-aged county.

Chase County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,936 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.4% is well below the national average.

Housing in Chase County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $188,195 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $834. Homeownership rates are high at 75.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Chase County are primarily White (77.82%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Chase County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 4 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 Chase County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
69023 Champion 327 $102,500 $271,700 0.0% 56.7%
69033 Imperial 2,633 $58,727 $204,400 $950 1.5% 41.7%
69045 Wauneta 788 $51,071 $99,400 $450 2.8% 28.6%