County

Johnson County, NE

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥5,318Population
💰$57,993Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$136,757Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.2% Female 39.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.4%Hispanic: 12.4%Black: 6.6%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.1%Race
White78.4%
Hispanic12.4%
Black6.6%
Asian1.5%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma52 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,398 (41.1%)
Some College562 (16.5%)
Associates358 (10.5%)
Bachelors362 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree669 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College16.5%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,993 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$136,757 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units2,121
Vacant Units342

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
68%
About Johnson County, NE

Johnson County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,318 residents. With a median age of 40.97, it is a middle-aged county.

Johnson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,993 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.2%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.4% is well below the national average.

Housing in Johnson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $136,757 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $736. Homeownership rates are high at 67.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Johnson County are primarily White (78.37%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Johnson 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 Johnson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68329 Cook 589 $76,429 $126,900 $600 0.0% 38.3%
68332 Crab Orchard 106 $93,000 $258,300 — 0.0% 55.9%
68348 Elk Creek 366 $68,789 — $280 0.0% 19.9%
68443 Sterling 1,146 $71,250 $181,500 $779 2.8% 37.7%
68450 Tecumseh 3,111 $47,157 $118,000 $800 2.8% 26.5%

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