County

Frontier County, NE

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥2,270Population
💰$72,068Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$144,257Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 1.5%Other: 3.1%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic3.7%
Black1.5%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
12%
25–44
19%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate356 (25.4%)
Some College142 (10.2%)
Associates283 (20.2%)
Bachelors219 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree394 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College10.2%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,068 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$144,257 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$632/mo
Total Housing Units1,132
Vacant Units205

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Frontier County, NE

Frontier County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,270 residents. With a median age of 40.67, it is a middle-aged county.

Frontier County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,067 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Frontier County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $144,257 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $632. Homeownership rates are high at 69.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Frontier County are primarily White (91.98%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Frontier 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 Codes in Frontier County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
69025 Curtis 1,011 $62,813 $159,900 $488 5.5% 38.0%
69028 Eustis 757 $91,167 $138,700 $783 0.8% 48.1%
69038 Maywood 399 $66,667 $99,600 $713 6.5% 50.6%
69039 Moorefield 91 $39,688 $212,500 0.0% 42.9%