County

Hitchcock County, NE

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥2,763Population
💰$53,540Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$91,282Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.3%
Asian0.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.3%)
HS Graduate588 (31.3%)
Some College289 (15.4%)
Associates367 (19.5%)
Bachelors262 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree369 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College15.4%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,540 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$91,281 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$733/mo
Total Housing Units1,681
Vacant Units479

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Hitchcock County, NE

Hitchcock County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,763 residents. With a median age of 46.14, it is a mature county.

Hitchcock County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,540 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Hitchcock County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $91,281 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $732. Homeownership rates are high at 79.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Hitchcock County are primarily White (92.72%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Hitchcock County, NE is a working-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 Hitchcock County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
69024 Culbertson 1,088 $52,038 $103,700 $835 2.9% 35.3%
69040 Palisade 574 $61,875 $85,400 $725 0.4% 32.7%
69043 Stratton 499 $50,294 $76,500 $638 2.1% 31.7%
69044 Trenton 602 $51,000 $86,700 $633 0.8% 33.2%

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