County

Colfax County, NE

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥10,837Population
💰$79,547Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$131,627Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.1%Hispanic: 45.9%Black: 4.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White47.1%
Hispanic45.9%
Black4.9%
Asian0.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma318 (5.7%)
HS Graduate1,848 (33.1%)
Some College728 (13%)
Associates906 (16.2%)
Bachelors829 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree953 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.7%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 13%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS5.7%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College13.0%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,547 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$131,626 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$848/mo
Total Housing Units4,111
Vacant Units362

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Colfax County, NE

Colfax County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,837 residents. With a median age of 36.76, it is a relatively young county.

Colfax County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,547 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.3% is near the national average.

Housing in Colfax County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $131,626 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $848. Homeownership rates are high at 75.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Colfax County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.1%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Colfax County, NE is a middle-income 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 Codes in Colfax County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68629 Clarkson 1,211 $78,625 $103,500 $533 1.1% 42.8%
68641 Howells 986 $71,726 $121,100 $583 0.6% 47.5%
68643 Leigh 1,055 $87,534 $140,000 $871 0.0% 48.0%
68659 Rogers 217 $43,854 $232,100 0.0% 27.9%
68661 Schuyler 7,368 $80,653 $133,500 $932 1.8% 23.0%