County

Fillmore County, NE

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥5,572Population
💰$75,700Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$141,119Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic3.9%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,354 (33.6%)
Some College543 (13.5%)
Associates587 (14.6%)
Bachelors614 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree902 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College13.5%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,700 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$141,119 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$715/mo
Total Housing Units2,769
Vacant Units370

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Fillmore County, NE

Fillmore County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,572 residents. With a median age of 48.19, it is a mature county.

Fillmore County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,699 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.6% is well below the national average.

Housing in Fillmore County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $141,119 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $715. Homeownership rates are high at 80.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Fillmore County are primarily White (92.5%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Fillmore County, NE is a middle-income area in Nebraska. The 8 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 Fillmore County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68351 Exeter 747 $78,000 $124,000 $935 0.0% 47.5%
68354 Fairmont 803 $66,827 $103,100 $583 3.0% 24.6%
68361 Geneva 2,448 $79,537 $161,900 $704 0.4% 39.4%
68365 Grafton 314 $76,500 $121,900 0.9% 31.5%
68406 Milligan 451 $64,375 $121,700 $688 0.0% 37.8%
68416 Ohiowa 236 $68,958 $108,800 $313 0.9% 19.8%
68436 Shickley 535 $78,750 $159,400 $857 0.0% 50.7%
68444 Strang 38 $97,500 $275,000 0.0% 53.9%