County

Greeley County, NE

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥2,308Population
💰$63,171Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$89,463Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 1.2%Other: 4.6%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic2.7%
Black1.2%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.9%)
HS Graduate566 (37.4%)
Some College169 (11.2%)
Associates185 (12.2%)
Bachelors287 (19%)
Graduate Degree292 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College11.2%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,171 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$89,462 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$652/mo
Total Housing Units1,276
Vacant Units304

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
69%
About Greeley County, NE

Greeley County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,308 residents. With a median age of 44.93, it is a middle-aged county.

Greeley County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,170 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.8% is near the national average.

Housing in Greeley County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $89,462 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $652. Homeownership rates are high at 82.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Greeley County are primarily White (92.85%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Greeley County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 4 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 Greeley County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68842 Greeley 523 $53,036 $74,600 $725 5.6% 36.8%
68875 Scotia 627 $76,250 $96,700 $575 0.0% 39.4%
68665 Spalding 767 $62,917 $108,700 $629 2.6% 42.0%
68882 Wolbach 391 $56,250 $60,000 $725 1.1% 31.9%