County

Knox County, NE

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥8,924Population
💰$65,367Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$128,512Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.8%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White85.8%
Hispanic3.4%
Black0.9%
Asian0.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma48 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,087 (35.8%)
Some College650 (11.2%)
Associates901 (15.5%)
Bachelors936 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree1,207 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College11.2%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,367 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$128,511 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$705/mo
Total Housing Units4,743
Vacant Units1,274

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Knox County, NE

Knox County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,924 residents. With a median age of 45.27, it is a mature county.

Knox County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,366 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Knox County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $128,511 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $705. Homeownership rates are high at 79.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Knox County are primarily White (85.81%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Knox County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 8 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 Knox County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68718 Bloomfield 1,691 $63,333 $114,000 $775 3.7% 37.4%
68724 Center 294 $61,250 $109,400 $820 19.9% 34.8%
68729 Creighton 1,701 $64,583 $131,100 $744 1.5% 36.3%
68730 Crofton 2,112 $77,407 $182,600 $718 1.6% 38.5%
68760 Niobrara 1,141 $44,821 $89,800 $550 6.0% 33.7%
68783 Verdigre 898 $46,250 $105,700 $567 3.6% 29.2%
68786 Wausa 1,009 $84,500 $104,900 $763 3.9% 42.5%
68789 Winnetoon 78 $89,167 2.2% 45.6%