County

Nemaha County, NE

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥7,016Population
💰$62,933Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$133,362Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓41.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.5%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic3.4%
Black1.5%
Asian0.3%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads41.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma56 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,379 (32.4%)
Some College450 (10.6%)
Associates633 (14.9%)
Bachelors459 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree1,283 (30.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 30.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College10.6%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate30.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,933 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$133,361 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$694/mo
Total Housing Units3,300
Vacant Units503

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
65%
About Nemaha County, NE

Nemaha County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,016 residents. With a median age of 39, it is a middle-aged county.

Nemaha County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,932 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Nemaha County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $133,361 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $694. Homeownership rates are high at 70.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Nemaha County are primarily White (89.64%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Nemaha County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 7 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 Nemaha County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68305 Auburn 4,338 $58,371 $127,100 $755 4.3% 37.3%
68320 Brock 340 $52,417 $94,200 $544 7.7% 24.2%
68321 Brownville 404 $108,750 $293,800 8.8% 61.2%
68378 Johnson 713 $72,708 $169,000 $625 2.0% 45.9%
68379 Julian 42 $29,861 $55,000 16.1% 43.6%
68414 Nemaha 160 $90,833 $71,400 $883 6.9% 56.5%
68421 Peru 1,019 $57,838 $97,500 $504 13.6% 49.9%