County

Garfield County, NE

1 ZIP codes  ·  1 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥2,087Population
💰$67,972Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$147,600Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓46.5%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads46.5% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate374 (25.8%)
Some College131 (9%)
Associates269 (18.6%)
Bachelors185 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree488 (33.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 9%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 33.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College9.0%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate33.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,972 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$147,600 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$527/mo
Total Housing Units1,282
Vacant Units391

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
71%
About Garfield County, NE

Garfield County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 1 ZIP code. The county has an estimated population of 2,087 residents. With a median age of 48, it is a mature county.

Garfield County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,972 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Garfield County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $147,600 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $527. Homeownership rates are high at 73.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Garfield County are primarily White (96.74%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Garfield County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Garfield County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68823 Burwell 2,087 $67,972 $147,600 $527 1.5% 46.5%

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