County

Harlan County, NE

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥2,553Population
💰$68,949Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$140,360Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.3%Asian: 2.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.3%
Asian2.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.6%)
HS Graduate511 (29.4%)
Some College210 (12.1%)
Associates319 (18.3%)
Bachelors267 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree423 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College12.1%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,949 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$140,360 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$747/mo
Total Housing Units1,706
Vacant Units665

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Harlan County, NE

Harlan County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,553 residents. With a median age of 49.71, it is a mature county.

Harlan County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,949 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.0% is near the national average.

Housing in Harlan County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $140,360 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $747. Homeownership rates are high at 85.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Harlan County are primarily White (93.97%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Harlan County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 5 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 Harlan County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68920 Alma 1,475 $73,077 $166,900 $845 0.3% 43.0%
68966 Orleans 459 $61,618 $75,000 $506 0.6% 35.1%
68971 Republican City 346 $72,083 $168,100 — 0.0% 32.6%
68977 Stamford 273 $55,000 $71,700 $625 15.2% 39.6%

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