County

Gosper County, NE

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥2,002Population
💰$77,871Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.9Median Age
🏠$256,714Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓44.7%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 7.4%Other: 1.3%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic7.4%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads44.7% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
HS Graduate395 (27.4%)
Some College187 (13%)
Associates216 (15%)
Bachelors226 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree419 (29%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.4%Some College: 13%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 29%Edu
HS Grad27.4%
Some College13.0%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate29.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,871 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$256,713 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$778/mo
Total Housing Units1,390
Vacant Units538

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Gosper County, NE

Gosper County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,002 residents. With a median age of 51.85, it is a mature county.

Gosper County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,870 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.4% is well below the national average.

Housing in Gosper County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $256,713 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $777. Homeownership rates are high at 82.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Gosper County are primarily White (90.61%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Gosper County, NE is a middle-income area in Nebraska. The 2 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 Gosper County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68937 Elwood 1,769 $77,206 $275,300 $756 1.7% 44.4%
68976 Smithfield 233 $82,917 $115,600 $942 1.6% 47.3%

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