County

Deuel County, NE

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥1,910Population
💰$60,731Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$99,545Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Hispanic: 9.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.1%Race
White86.6%
Hispanic9.8%
Asian0.5%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.8%)
HS Graduate376 (28.3%)
Some College177 (13.3%)
Associates281 (21.2%)
Bachelors193 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree290 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College13.3%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,731 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$99,545 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units1,034
Vacant Units179

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Deuel County, NE

Deuel County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,910 residents. With a median age of 49.57, it is a mature county.

Deuel County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,730 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.9% is near the national average.

Housing in Deuel County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $99,545 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $781. Homeownership rates are high at 83.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Deuel County are primarily White (86.6%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Deuel County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 2 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 Deuel County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
69122 Big Springs 669 $65,179 $100,000 $844 2.4% 33.3%
69129 Chappell 1,241 $58,333 $99,300 $748 3.7% 38.0%

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