Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 11.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 78% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 49 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,246 (35.1%) |
| Some College | 350 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 585 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 500 (14.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 818 (23.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,119 ▼ 17% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $105,698 ▼ 62% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $851/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 2,938 |
| Vacant Units | 629 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Furnas County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,202 residents. With a median age of 48.03, it is a mature county.
Furnas County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,119 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.2% is above the national average.
Housing in Furnas County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $105,698 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $851. Homeownership rates are high at 78.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Furnas County are primarily White (91.71%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Furnas County, NE is a solidly middle-class 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68922 | Arapahoe | 1,222 | $64,519 | $104,000 | — | 1.7% | 41.6% |
| 68926 | Beaver City | 668 | $55,536 | $65,900 | $655 | 2.0% | 27.5% |
| 69022 | Cambridge | 1,548 | $63,603 | $123,100 | $746 | 0.0% | 41.7% |
| 68936 | Edison | 235 | $60,833 | $37,600 | $725 | 3.5% | 12.1% |
| 68946 | Hendley | 34 | $25,417 | $23,800 | — | 0.0% | 16.0% |
| 68948 | Holbrook | 353 | $67,734 | $85,200 | $1,556 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| 68967 | Oxford | 962 | $56,250 | $114,200 | $930 | 0.4% | 43.1% |
| 69046 | Wilsonville | 180 | $115,366 | $214,400 | — | 0.0% | 16.7% |