County

Furnas County, NE

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥5,202Population
💰$63,119Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$105,698Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,246 (35.1%)
Some College350 (9.9%)
Associates585 (16.5%)
Bachelors500 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree818 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College9.9%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,119 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$105,698 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units2,938
Vacant Units629

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
69%
About Furnas County, NE

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 Codes in Furnas County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%