County

Hamilton County, NE

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥9,292Population
💰$78,595Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$241,041Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 2.5%Other: 2.5%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.2%
Asian2.5%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma41 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,615 (26.3%)
Some College578 (9.4%)
Associates1,278 (20.8%)
Bachelors819 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree1,817 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College9.4%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,595 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$241,041 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$761/mo
Total Housing Units4,061
Vacant Units623

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Hamilton County, NE

Hamilton County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,292 residents. With a median age of 41.17, it is a middle-aged county.

Hamilton County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $78,594 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.6% is well below the national average.

Housing in Hamilton County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $241,041 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $760. Homeownership rates are high at 82.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Hamilton County are primarily White (92.65%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Hamilton County, NE is a middle-income area in Nebraska. The 6 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 Hamilton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68818 Aurora 5,596 $72,330 $243,800 $719 3.5% 44.4%
68841 Giltner 777 $81,111 $218,800 $813 2.0% 38.4%
68843 Hampton 875 $88,036 $225,000 $888 4.2% 48.9%
68846 Hordville 315 $57,045 $86,800 $756 0.0% 20.7%
68854 Marquette 679 $81,125 $272,800 $842 0.7% 46.8%
68865 Phillips 1,050 $107,083 $281,900 $788 6.1% 36.9%