County

Keith County, NE

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥8,164Population
💰$59,452Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$156,008Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 9.3%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.2%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic9.3%
Black1.6%
Asian0.8%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma119 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,598 (28.2%)
Some College800 (14.1%)
Associates1,097 (19.4%)
Bachelors745 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree1,298 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College14.1%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,452 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$156,007 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$762/mo
Total Housing Units4,973
Vacant Units1,085

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About Keith County, NE

Keith County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,164 residents. With a median age of 48.46, it is a mature county.

Keith County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,451 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.4% is near the national average.

Housing in Keith County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $156,007 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $762. Homeownership rates are high at 70.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Keith County are primarily White (86.3%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Keith 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 Keith County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
69127 Brule 751 $51,354 $185,400 $827 2.2% 35.3%
69144 Keystone 127 $62,788 $285,300 — 2.2% 55.7%
69146 Lemoyne 241 $44,375 $189,400 — 0.0% 16.0%
69153 Ogallala 5,968 $58,022 $149,600 $738 2.4% 36.8%
69155 Paxton 1,077 $76,000 $148,300 $850 0.7% 36.7%

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